psychosis — a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact with external reality is lost
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact with external reality is lost
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/
Example Sentences
- The detective wondered if the suspect's claims of alien abduction were signs of psychosis or just an elaborate lie.
- Early intervention is crucial in treating psychosis to prevent long-term complications.
- After three days without sleep, he began experiencing symptoms resembling psychosis, including hallucinations.
psychosis
NOUN[/saɪˈkoʊsɪs/]
a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact with external reality is lost
a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact with external reality is lost
Through careful diagnosis, clarity flows like osmosis from psychosis
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“The detective wondered if the suspect's claims of alien abduction were signs of psychosis or just an elaborate lie.”
“Early intervention is crucial in treating psychosis to prevent long-term complications.”
“After three days without sleep, he began experiencing symptoms resembling psychosis, including hallucinations.”
“The horror movie was so intense that viewers joked they might develop psychosis from watching it.”
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