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psychosis

noun
/saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

Meaning

A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.

Example Sentences

The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.

Synonyms

mental-illness, schizophrenia, delusion, paranoia, madness

Antonyms

sanity, lucidity

Collocations

psychosis treatment, acute psychosis, psychosis symptoms

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