English

Adjective

oneiroid ‎(not comparable)

1. (medicine) Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.
   • 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.