hebephrenia

Meaning

Noun

A type of mental disorder occurring during puberty characterized by silly behavior and inappropriate laughter.
A form of schizophrenia characterised by inappropriate behaviour and emotional responses.

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἥβη (also Ἥβη) + φρήν.

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