oneiroid
adj/ə(ʊ)ˈnʌɪɹɔɪd/
Etymology From oneiro- + -oid, from Ancient Greek ὄνειρος (óneiros) (oneiros, "dream").
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Medicine, Sciences Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.
- Oneiroid state is described as narrowing of consciousness together with multiple scenic hallucinations. Such a state may occur in schizophrenia, but may also be observed in patients under excessive care and dependent upon others.a. 2005, Krishan Vij, Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, page 406: