Term: tachyphrenia
Literally meaning: “rapid mental activity”
Origin: Anc Greek
ταχύς/tachys (=rapid or accelerated)
+ φρην/phren(genitive:φρενός/phrenos) =mind, perception, conscience, heart (as emotional center), diaphragm
>φράζω/phrazo(=consider, recommend, think)
>φημί/phemi (=show, declare, explain, reveal, present, consider)
Coined/History
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Definition
Tachyphrenia is an abnormal and rapid mental activity.
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