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schizoidism

noun

schiz·​oid·​ism ˈskit-sȯi-ˌdiz-əm How to pronounce schizoidism (audio)
: the state of being split off (as in schizoid personality disorder and schizophrenia) from one's social and vital environment

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“Schizoidism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/schizoidism. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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