schizotypal personality

schizotypal personality
/skit'seuh tuy"peuhl/
a personality disorder characterized by a group of symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia, as odd behavior, peculiar thinking, and social isolation.
[1960-65; SCHIZO(PHRENIA) + -TYPE + -AL1]

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