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schizoaffective disorder

American  
[skit-soh-uh-fek-tiv, skit-soh-] / ˈskɪt soʊ əˈfɛk tɪv, ˌskɪt soʊ- /

noun

  1. a psychotic disorder in which symptoms of schizophrenia and affective disorder occur simultaneously.


Etymology

Origin of schizoaffective disorder

1930–35; schizo(phrenic) ( def. ) + affective

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Meanwhile, she has struggled with her mental health, having been diagnosed as a teenager with schizoaffective disorder and ADHD.

From BBC Mar. 5, 2026

Shi’s lawyers have contended that their client was suffering from a schizoaffective disorder and post traumatic stress brought on by the divorce paperwork.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 14, 2024

He battled depression and was eventually diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, which manifested itself in auditory hallucinations, among other symptoms.

From New York Times Feb. 16, 2024

She also has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a condition sharing symptoms with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to court documents.

From Seattle Times Dec. 14, 2023

Thomas has long-standing diagnoses of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, and the delusions that characterize his illness are religious in nature and extend across decades.

From Slate Oct. 8, 2023

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