schizoaffective disorder

[ skit-soh-uh-fek-tiv, skit-soh- ]

noun

1. a psychotic disorder in which symptoms of schizophrenia and affective disorder occur simultaneously.

Word History and Origins

Origin of schizoaffective disorder¹

1930–35; schizo(phrenic) ( def ) + affective

Example Sentences

Another man, who suffered from schizoaffective disorder, had been mostly segregated from other detainees for two years when he was found hanging, and later died.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr MacRae, who had a schizoaffective disorder, had been in hospital for six weeks before she died.

From BBC

The diagnosis can be of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder.

From Los Angeles Times

A doctor for the prosecution testified Thursday that Dharmesh suffers from schizoaffective disorder and that his case should not be diverted.

From Los Angeles Times

Shi’s lawyers have contended that their client was suffering from a schizoaffective disorder and post traumatic stress brought on by the divorce paperwork.

From Los Angeles Times