No. 8,826 in Catalan
esquizofrènia
Schizophrenia: a mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior.
In a sentence
L'esquizofrènia és una malaltia mental complexa.
Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness.
In this sentence, 'esquizofrènia' is used as a noun to name the mental illness and is accompanied by a definite article.
En el seu discurs, semblava que patís esquizofrènia, canviant d'opinió constantment.
In his speech, it seemed as though he had schizophrenia, constantly changing opinions.
Here, 'esquizofrènia' is metaphorically used to describe erratic behavior, implying sudden contradictions in mindset or opinion.
El tractament de l'esquizofrènia ha avançat molt en els darrers anys.
The treatment of schizophrenia has advanced significantly in recent years.
'Esquizofrènia' is used in a clinical and factual context to discuss medical and therapeutic progress.
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