oneiroid

English

Etymology

From oneiro- +‎ -oid, from Ancient Greek ὄνειρος (óneiros) (oneiros, "dream").

Adjective

oneiroid (not comparable)

1. (medicine) Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.
   • a. 2005, Krishan Vij, Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, page 406:

     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.

Translations

characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia

• Russian: онейро́идный (ru) (onejróidnyj)