psychosis
word
Definition
A serious mental disorder where a person loses contact with reality, often experiencing delusions or hallucinations.
Usage & Nuances
Medical and psychiatric contexts; formal and clinical term. Often used with verb 'develop,' 'suffer from,' or 'treat.' Not used for minor mental health issues. Distinct from 'neurosis,' which involves less severe symptoms.
Spanish: psicosisPortuguese (BR): psicosePortuguese (PT): psicoseChinese (Simplified): 精神病Chinese (Traditional): 精神病Hindi: मनोविकृतिArabic: الذهانBengali: মনো-বিভ্রম - সাইকোসিসRussian: психозJapanese: 精神病Vietnamese: rối loạn loạn thầnKorean: 정신병Turkish: psikozUrdu: سائیکوسس - ذہنی خلل (شدید)Indonesian: psikosis
Example Sentences
The doctor diagnosed her with psychosis.
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Psychosis can cause people to hear voices.
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Treatment for psychosis usually includes medication and therapy.
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After the accident, he started showing signs of psychosis.
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Many people don’t realize that psychosis can happen to anyone.
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She was hospitalized due to a severe case of psychosis.
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