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zoanthropy

/zoʊˈænθrəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does zoanthropy mean?

noun

A delusional belief that one is a plant, often accompanied by a desire to be a flower or other type of plant. This is a rare psychiatric disorder.

Example

"The patient's zoanthropy was a symptom of her underlying schizophrenia."

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