psychosis
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Noun — A severe mental condition in which a person loses touch with reality, often involving hallucinations or delusions.
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Etymology
From psych- + the medical suffix -osis, or directly from Greek psukhōsis ("animation, principle of life").
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What does “psychosis” mean?
The word “psychosis” means a severe mental condition in which a person loses touch with reality, often involving hallucinations or delusions. In plain terms, a serious break from reality where a person may hear or see things that aren't there or hold false beliefs.
How do you pronounce “psychosis”?
“Psychosis” is pronounced seye-KOH-sihs (/saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “psychosis” in a sentence?
Here is “psychosis” used in a sentence: “His untreated illness eventually progressed into full-blown psychosis.”
What part of speech is “psychosis”?
“Psychosis” is a noun.
Where does the word “psychosis” come from?
The word “psychosis” comes from Greek. From psych- + the medical suffix -osis, or directly from Greek psukhōsis ("animation, principle of life").
Is “psychosis” a common word?
“Psychosis” is an uncommon word in modern English.