schizoaffective
Speech parts
1. schizoaffective - Noun
2. schizoaffective - Adjective
Meaning
schizoaffective (not comparable)
(psychiatry) Combining the symptoms of schizophrenia with those of bipolar disorder.
schizoaffective (plural schizoaffectives)
A person who has a schizoaffective disorder.
Examples
Carbamazepine effectively treats manic episodes, with some evidence it has greater benefit in rapid-cycling bipolar disorder, or those with more psychotic symptoms or a more schizoaffective clinical picture.
Because the symptoms can overlap, it is not always clear whether a person has bipolar disorder or depression with psychotic features, post-traumatic stress disorder, or a schizophrenialike illness, such as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
A psychologist appointed by the court later diagnosed Osmakac with schizoaffective disorder.
I have a father and 2 brothers who have schizoaffective disorder, one brother has a very severe case becoming extremely psychotic on a regular basis and is in and out of mental institutions frequently.
To diagnose schizoaffective disorder, one first has to rule out any medical condition that may be the actual cause or contributing factor for the mood and behavioral changes.
Two hired by the defense and two appointed by the court diagnosed Osmakac with psychotic disorder or schizoaffective disorder.