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paranoid schizophrenia

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  1. A type of schizophrenia characterized by delusions of grandeur, paranoia, hallucinations, jealousy, hostility, aggressiveness, unfocused anxiety, argumentativeness, and, in severe cases, detachment from reality to the point of autism (see also autism).

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She had paranoid schizophrenia among other mental health conditions.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Calocane was a mature student at the University of Nottingham when he became mentally unwell, and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in July 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Calocane had a history of mental health issues, and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in July 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Clara White said because her brother developed paranoid schizophrenia while in custody, he was moved between 16 different prisons and was not given the chance to complete such a course.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

She was also later diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and has not left the house in three years.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024

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