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Schizophrenia, Childhood

Medical Definition:	An obsolete concept, historically used for childhood mental disorders thought to be a form of schizophrenia.
Guide Notes:	obsolete concept, historical; do not use for schizophrenia in a child; /psychol permitted but consider SCHIZOPHRENIC PSYCHOLOGY (IM) if juvenile aspect is less relevant (NIM)

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