paralogia

n. insistently illogical or delusional thinking and verbal expression, sometimes observed in schizophrenia. Eugen Bleuler cited the example of a patient who justified his insistence that he was Switzerland by saying “Switzerland loves freedom. I love freedom. I am Switzerland.” Also called paralogical thinking; perverted logic; perverted thinking. See also evasion.

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December 20th 2024

fatigability

n. the susceptibility of an organ or an individual to fatigue, as compared with other organs or individuals.