schizo

noun
\ ˈskit-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce schizo (audio) \
plural schizos

Definition of schizo

: a schizophrenic individual

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Other Words from schizo

schizo adjective

Examples of schizo in a Sentence

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Bush's son previously said his father had been diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder and had expressed irrational fears in the past. Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, "Kroger shooting suspect is now competent to stand trial," 27 Oct. 2018 He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizo-affective disorder, according to court records. Paula Mcmahon, Sun-Sentinel.com, "White supremacist who hid in South Florida headed for trial in FBI murder sting," 19 Aug. 2017 My adult sister, 3,000 miles away, has been diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder. Carolyn Hax, The Mercury News, "Carolyn Hax: Why don’t I have any friends?," 18 Mar. 2017 In the past, James Blood Ulmer's albums centered on his schizo-jazz guitar style. Clare Kleinedler, WIRED, "Music," 1 Nov. 2001 The sneaking around demanded exhausting and myopic concentration, and made me schizo and paranoid. Matthew Klam, Esquire, "Money Honey," 4 June 2017

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First Known Use of schizo

1945, in the meaning defined above

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schizo

noun
\ ˈskit-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce schizo (audio) \
plural schizos

Medical Definition of schizo