paranoid schizophrenia

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1. 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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Example Sentences

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

Matthew said he told attending officers how he believed something was wrong with Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia before carrying out his killings.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Evidence will be heard relating to the actions of agencies that had previously dealt with Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Initially overjoyed to find him, they now worry about his health: Leonid has paranoid schizophrenia, managed with medication.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025