Paranoid Disorders

**Definition:** Chronic mental disorders in which there has been an insidious development of a permanent and unshakeable delusional system (persecutory delusions or delusions of jealousy), accompanied by preservation of clear and orderly thinking. Emotional responses and behavior are consistent with the delusional state.

**Tree numbers:** - F03.700.450

**Synonyms:** - Paranoia - Paranoid Psychoses - Psychoses, Paranoid