schizothymia

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Etymology

From schizo- +‎ -thymia. From Ancient Greek σχῐ́ζω (skhízō, to split) + θῡμός (thūmós, temper, disposition). Compare cyclothymia.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌskɪzəˈθaɪmiə/

Noun

schizothymia (uncountable)

  1. (psychiatry) A temperament characterised by elements of schizophrenia or schizoid personality disorder, while still within the bounds of normality.

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