Misdirection of the emotional faculties; disordered mood. ... Origin: para-+ G. Thymos, soul, mind ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(par″ә-thi´me-ә) an abnormal, contrary, or inappropriate mood, as seen in schizophrenia.
Type: Term Pronunciation: par′ă-thī′mē-ă Definitions: 1. Misdirection of the emotional faculties; disordered mood.
parathymia An emotional disorder in which the mood does not fit the real situation.