What is another word for residual schizophrenia?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈɪd͡ʒuːə͡l skˌɪtsəfɹˈiːni͡ə] (IPA) 
Residual schizophrenia, also known as residual type schizophrenia, is a chronic mental illness characterized by having mild symptoms after the active phase of the illness subsides. Some synonyms for residual schizophrenia include chronic schizophrenia, residual type, and chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia. People with residual schizophrenia may experience delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking, but to a lesser degree than they did during their active phase. Other terms that may be used to describe residual schizophrenia include schizophrenia residual state, residual phase of schizophrenia, and stable schizophrenia. Though the symptoms of residual schizophrenia may be less severe than they were during the active phase, the illness can still significantly impact an individual's quality of life and ability to function in daily activities.
