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derangement syndrome

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Derangement Syndrome (plural Derangement Syndromes) (idiomatic, derogatory, nonstandard)

The acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal and balanced people triggered by the mention of a specific topic.

derangement syndrome (plural derangement syndromes)

(pathology) One of three mechanical syndromes in the McKenzie method proposed in 1981 by the New Zealand physical therapist Robin McKenzie.

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It's important to remember that Bush Derangement Syndrome on the left - comparing him to Hitler, calling him a terrorist and a tyrant - preceded Obama Derangement Syndrome on the right. John Avlon

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