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organic psychosis
organic psychosis n (Pathology) a severe mental illness produced by damage to the brain, as a result of poisoning, alcoholism, disease, etc. Compare functional6 EncyclopediaSeepsychosisorganic psychosis
organic psychosisPsychosis induced by structural brain changes. Emotional instability, irritability, angry outbursts, and inattention are typical symptoms. At any time in the course of the disease, memory, comprehension, ideation, and orientation may become defective. Possible causes include alcohol, narcotics, trauma, syphilis, drugs, poisons, chronic infections, encephalitis, and brain tumors, among many others. See also: psychosis |