- neurotic, neurasthenic
- See psychotic.
Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
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psychotic, neurotic, neurasthenic — These terms are loosely used interchangeably, and for good reason: it is difficult to separate and apply them exactly. A psychotic person suffers from a psychosis, any major, severe, and debilitating mental disease. A psychotic individual may or… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
neurasthenic — See neurotic, neurasthenic See psychotic, neurotic, neurasthenic … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
neurotic — See neurotic, neurasthenic See psychotic, neurotic, neurasthenic … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
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