psychosis

[ sahy-koh-sis ]

/ saɪˈkoʊ sɪs /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR psychosis ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural psy·cho·ses [-seez]. /-siz/. Psychiatry.

a mental disorder characterized by symptoms, such as delusions or hallucinations, that indicate impaired contact with reality.

any severe form of mental disorder, as schizophrenia or paranoia.

Origin of psychosis

First recorded in 1840–50, psychosis is from the Late Greek word psȳ́chōsis animation, principle of life. See psych-, -osis

Words nearby psychosis

psychoprophylaxis, psychosensory, psychosexual, psychosexual development, psychosexual dysfunction, psychosis, psychosocial, psychosociology, psychosomatic, psychosomatic disorder, psychosomatic medicine

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Example sentences from the Web for psychosis

Her research showed that the way we speak and write can reveal early indications of psychosis, and that computers can help us spot those signs with unnerving accuracy.
Machines can spot mental health issues—if you hand over your personal data|Bobbie Johnson|August 13, 2020|MIT Technology Review
When psychiatrists meet people in the prodromal phase, they use a standard set of interviews and cognitive tests to predict which will go on to develop psychosis.
Machines can spot mental health issues—if you hand over your personal data|Bobbie Johnson|August 13, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Schizophrenia, a common form of psychosis, tends to develop in the late teens to early 20s for men and the late 20s to early 30s for women—but a preliminary stage with milder symptoms usually precedes the full-blown condition.
Machines can spot mental health issues—if you hand over your personal data|Bobbie Johnson|August 13, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Strokes, confusion and psychosis were found among a group of 125 people hospitalized with infections of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus behind the pandemic.
Strokes and mental state changes hint at how COVID-19 harms the brain|Laura Sanders|June 25, 2020|Science News

Fatigue, sadness, or psychosis is not about choice or laziness or selfishness.
Postpartum Stigma: Why My Patient Committed Suicide|Jean Kim|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The side effects from the dangerous cocktails of synthetics range from psychosis to death.
Is Synthetic Weed Feuling Yemen’s Terrorism?|Abby Haglage|May 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Some research suggests use can elevate the risk of psychosis in people already at risk.
Weed Gave My Family Everything—Then Took It Away|Abby Haglage|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There exists a sense of psychosis projected through his paintings, as if genetically passed down from his late grandfather.
A New Book Gives A Rare Glimpse Into The Life of Lucian Freud|Erin Cunningham|October 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I think that the firewall between depression and psychosis is going to be erased.
America’s Depression Diagnoses Epidemic and How to Fix It|Jesse Singal|March 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Among 40 cases, 27 offered some explanation either during or following the psychosis.
Benign Stupors|August Hoch
If you have a psychosis, you behave in response to delusions or hallucinations.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
The content of her psychosis, in addition to the praying attitude, had a more or less vague religious coloring.
Benign Stupors|August Hoch
There is, further, the history of a delusion of death during the onset of the psychosis.
Benign Stupors|August Hoch
On August 28 she gave a retrospective account of her psychosis, a part of which has been embodied in the history.
Benign Stupors|August Hoch

British Dictionary definitions for psychosis

psychosis

/ (saɪˈkəʊsɪs) /

noun plural -choses (-ˈkəʊsiːz)

any form of severe mental disorder in which the individual's contact with reality becomes highly distortedCompare neurosis

Word Origin for psychosis

C19: New Latin, from psycho- + -osis

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for psychosis

psychosis

[ (seye-koh-sis) ]

A severe mental disorder, more serious than neurosis, characterized by disorganized thought processes, disorientation in time and space, hallucinations, and delusions. Paranoia, manic depression, megalomania, and schizophrenia are all psychoses. One who suffers from psychosis is psychotic.

Medical definitions for psychosis

psychosis

[ sī-kō′sĭs ]

n. pl. psy•cho•ses (-sēz)

A severe mental disorder, with or without organic damage, characterized by derangement of personality and loss of contact with reality and causing deterioration of normal social functioning.

Scientific definitions for psychosis

psychosis

[ sī-kō′sĭs ]

Plural psychoses (sī-kō′sēz)

A mental state caused by psychiatric or organic illness, characterized by a loss of contact with reality and an inability to think rationally. A psychotic person often behaves inappropriately and is incapable of normal social functioning.

Other words from psychosis

psychotic adjective (sī-kŏt′ĭk)

单词	psychosis
释义	psychosis [ sahy-koh-sis ] / saɪˈkoʊ sɪs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR psychosis ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural psy·cho·ses [-seez]. /-siz/. Psychiatry. a mental disorder characterized by symptoms, such as delusions or hallucinations, that indicate impaired contact with reality. any severe form of mental disorder, as schizophrenia or paranoia. Origin of psychosis First recorded in 1840–50, psychosis is from the Late Greek word psȳ́chōsis animation, principle of life. See psych-, -osis Words nearby psychosis psychoprophylaxis, psychosensory, psychosexual, psychosexual development, psychosexual dysfunction, psychosis, psychosocial, psychosociology, psychosomatic, psychosomatic disorder, psychosomatic medicine Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for psychosis Her research showed that the way we speak and write can reveal early indications of psychosis, and that computers can help us spot those signs with unnerving accuracy. Machines can spot mental health issues—if you hand over your personal data\|Bobbie Johnson\|August 13, 2020\|MIT Technology Review When psychiatrists meet people in the prodromal phase, they use a standard set of interviews and cognitive tests to predict which will go on to develop psychosis. Machines can spot mental health issues—if you hand over your personal data\|Bobbie Johnson\|August 13, 2020\|MIT Technology Review Schizophrenia, a common form of psychosis, tends to develop in the late teens to early 20s for men and the late 20s to early 30s for women—but a preliminary stage with milder symptoms usually precedes the full-blown condition. Machines can spot mental health issues—if you hand over your personal data\|Bobbie Johnson\|August 13, 2020\|MIT Technology Review Strokes, confusion and psychosis were found among a group of 125 people hospitalized with infections of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus behind the pandemic. Strokes and mental state changes hint at how COVID-19 harms the brain\|Laura Sanders\|June 25, 2020\|Science News Fatigue, sadness, or psychosis is not about choice or laziness or selfishness. Postpartum Stigma: Why My Patient Committed Suicide\|Jean Kim\|August 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The side effects from the dangerous cocktails of synthetics range from psychosis to death. Is Synthetic Weed Feuling Yemen’s Terrorism?\|Abby Haglage\|May 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Some research suggests use can elevate the risk of psychosis in people already at risk. Weed Gave My Family Everything—Then Took It Away\|Abby Haglage\|April 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST There exists a sense of psychosis projected through his paintings, as if genetically passed down from his late grandfather. A New Book Gives A Rare Glimpse Into The Life of Lucian Freud\|Erin Cunningham\|October 22, 2013\|DAILY BEAST I think that the firewall between depression and psychosis is going to be erased. America’s Depression Diagnoses Epidemic and How to Fix It\|Jesse Singal\|March 30, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Among 40 cases, 27 offered some explanation either during or following the psychosis. Benign Stupors\|August Hoch If you have a psychosis, you behave in response to delusions or hallucinations. When You Don't Know Where to Turn\|Steven J. Bartlett The content of her psychosis, in addition to the praying attitude, had a more or less vague religious coloring. Benign Stupors\|August Hoch There is, further, the history of a delusion of death during the onset of the psychosis. Benign Stupors\|August Hoch On August 28 she gave a retrospective account of her psychosis, a part of which has been embodied in the history. Benign Stupors\|August Hoch British Dictionary definitions for psychosis psychosis / (saɪˈkəʊsɪs) / noun plural -choses (-ˈkəʊsiːz) any form of severe mental disorder in which the individual's contact with reality becomes highly distortedCompare neurosis Word Origin for psychosis C19: New Latin, from psycho- + -osis Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to psychosis madness, craziness, absurdity, folly, frenzy, alienation, dementia, lunacy, hysteria, irresponsibility, mental disorder, silliness, foolishness, insanity, idiocy, stupidity, mania, delusion, mental illness, personality disorder Cultural definitions for psychosis psychosis [ (seye-koh-sis) ] A severe mental disorder, more serious than neurosis, characterized by disorganized thought processes, disorientation in time and space, hallucinations, and delusions. Paranoia, manic depression, megalomania, and schizophrenia are all psychoses. One who suffers from psychosis is psychotic. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for psychosis psychosis [ sī-kō′sĭs ] n. pl. psy•cho•ses (-sēz) A severe mental disorder, with or without organic damage, characterized by derangement of personality and loss of contact with reality and causing deterioration of normal social functioning. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for psychosis psychosis [ sī-kō′sĭs ] Plural psychoses (sī-kō′sēz) A mental state caused by psychiatric or organic illness, characterized by a loss of contact with reality and an inability to think rationally. A psychotic person often behaves inappropriately and is incapable of normal social functioning. Other words from psychosis psychotic adjective (sī-kŏt′ĭk) The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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psychosis

noun, plural psy·cho·ses [-seez]. /-siz/. Psychiatry.

Origin of psychosis

Words nearby psychosis

Example sentences from the Web for psychosis

British Dictionary definitions for psychosis

noun plural -choses (-ˈkəʊsiːz)

Word Origin for psychosis

Words related to psychosis

Cultural definitions for psychosis

Medical definitions for psychosis

n. pl. psy•cho•ses (-sēz)

Scientific definitions for psychosis

Plural psychoses (sī-kō′sēz)

Other words from psychosis