oneiroid en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ə(ʊ)ˈnʌɪɹɔɪd/
Etymology
From oneiro- + -oid, from Ancient Greek ὄνειρος (óneiros) (oneiros, "dream").
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.
Oneiroid state is described as narrowing of consciousness together with multiple scenic hallucinations. Such a state may occur in schizophrenia, but may also be observed in patients under excessive care and dependent upon others.
a. 2005, Krishan Vij, Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, page 406:
Translations (1)
ru онейроид (characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia)