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Why was the word schizophrenia chosen to describe the mental illness?

Asked by talljasperman (21916points) June 9th, 2014

Why did the doctors choose such a hard word to spell? Can you suggest another acceptable word? Like “fractured mind” or some thing that is easy to spell?

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