Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

schizophrenogenic

Adjective

/ˌskɪtsəˈfrɛnəˌdʒɛnɪk/

Definition

Relating to factors that may contribute to or cause schizophrenia.

Examples

The study explored various schizophrenogenic factors in the patient’s upbringing.
Researchers are examining the role of familial relationships in creating a schizophrenogenic environment.
Some theories suggest that certain stressful life events can have a schizophrenogenic effect.

Meaning

The term ‘schizophrenogenic’ refers to environmental or social influences that are believed to provoke or worsen the symptoms of schizophrenia in susceptible individuals.