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paranoid schizophrenia

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A type of schizophrenia characterized by delusions of grandeur, paranoia, hallucinations, jealousy, hostility, aggressiveness, unfocused anxiety, argumentativeness, and, in severe cases, detachment from reality to the point of autism (see also autism).

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paranoid schizophrenia

Many of its symptoms were virtually identical to the delusions of paranoid schizophrenia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Once they arrived, Scott told the officers that he had paranoid schizophrenia and was having active hallucinations.

From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026

She had paranoid schizophrenia among other mental health conditions.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026

Clara White said because her brother developed paranoid schizophrenia while in custody, he was moved between 16 different prisons and was not given the chance to complete such a course.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025

The court heard that she was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and therefore entered the pleas on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2025

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