Hebephrenia

Pronunciation

• IPA: /hiːbɪˈfriːnɪə/

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἥβη ("youthful beauty") (also Ἥβη ("the goddess w")) + φρήν ("mind").

Full definition of hebephrenia

Noun

1. (obsolete) A type of mental disorder occurring during puberty.
2. (clinical psychology) A form of schizophrenia characterised by inappropriate behaviour and emotional responses.