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Kraepelinian

adjective

Krae·​pe·​lin·​i·​an
ˌkrep-ə-ˈlin-ē-ən also ˌkrap-
: of or relating to Emil Kraepelin or to his system of classifying mental disorders

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“Kraepelinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Kraepelinian. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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