schizoaffective
adjective
schizo·af·fec·tive
ˈskit-(ˌ)sō-a-ˈfek-tiv 
variants
or less commonly schizo-affective
: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (such as major depression or bipolar disorder)
schizoaffective patients
schizoaffective disorder
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Nicholson’s defense attorneys argued he had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and should be found not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
During his stay, Nicholson was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, according to testimony.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Some cases have had tragic consequences, such as 35-year-old Alex Taylor, who struggled with Asperger’s syndrome, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder, per Rolling Stone.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
The illnesses are: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and delusional disorder.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
During his stay, Nicholson was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, according to testimony.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Some cases have had tragic consequences, such as 35-year-old Alex Taylor, who struggled with Asperger’s syndrome, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder, per Rolling Stone.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
The illnesses are: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and delusional disorder.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for schizoaffective
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“Schizoaffective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schizoaffective. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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schizoaffective
adjective
schizo·af·fec·tive
-a-ˈfek-tiv
variants
also schizo-affective
: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (such as major depression or bipolar disorder)
schizoaffective disorders
schizoaffective patients
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