Chronic mental disorders in which there has been an insidious development of a permanent and unshakeable delusional system (persecutory delusions or delusions of jealousy), accompanied by preservation of clear and orderly thinking. Emotional responses and behavior are consistent with the delusional state.

DUI

D010259 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0015897

History note

81; was PARANOIA 1963-80

Online note

use PARANOID DISORDERS to search PARANOIA 1966-80

Public note

81; was PARANOIA 1963-80