schizoaffective

adjective

schizo·​af·​fec·​tive ˈskit-(ˌ)sō-a-ˈfek-tiv 

variants or less commonly schizo-affective

: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (such as major depression or bipolar disorder)

schizoaffective patients

schizoaffective disorder

Examples of schizoaffective in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He was later diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a mental health condition marked by hallucinations, depression and paranoia. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Miles has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, but through medication and treatment, has been deemed competent to stand trial. —Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Other Schizophrenia Treatment Medications In addition to antipsychotic medications, other drugs may help manage schizophrenia symptoms and schizoaffective disorder. —Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025

In addition to his dementia, Wilson had for decades struggled with depression and a schizoaffective disorder, the latter of which triggered auditory hallucinations, even while on tour and working in the studio with the Beach Boys. —Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

schizo- + affective

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for schizoaffective

• intersubjective
• neuroprotective
• overprotective
• advective
• affective
• collective
• connective
• convective
• corrective
• defective
• detective
• directive

Medical Definition

schizoaffective

adjective

schizo·​af·​fec·​tive -a-ˈfek-tiv 

variants also schizo-affective

: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (such as major depression or bipolar disorder)

schizoaffective disorders

schizoaffective patients