adjective as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The doctor diagnosed paraphrenia in the elderly patient, who exhibited signs of paranoia and aggressive behavior.

Definition:A psychoses (severe mental disorder) in which a person exhibits delusions and believes that hostile forces are trying to harm or persecute them, often combined with a lack of insight into the reality of their situation.

From paraphrenia

Example:The paraphrenic patient exhibited several symptoms, including delusions and hallucinations.

Definition:Characteristics, signs, or features that indicate the presence of a disease or other abnormal condition which can be observed or felt.

From symptoms

Example:The paraphrenic patient had severe paranoia and accused the staff members of trying to harm him.

Definition:Extreme or irrational fear or mistrust of others, often characterized by the belief that one is being followed, watched, or otherwise treated with hostility or ill intent by others.

From paranoia

Example:Despite the initial challenges, the patient gradually regained some insight into the nature of his paraphrenic condition.

Definition:A clear and true understanding of the nature or significance of a situation, problem, or the like.

From insight