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/saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ · psy·cho·sis
noun
- A severe mental disorder, sometimes with physical damage to the brain, marked by a deranged personality and a distorted view of reality. The patient's psychosis made it difficult for her to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
- A state of mind characterized by a disconnection from reality, often accompanied by hallucinations or delusions. The artist's psychosis inspired some of her most creative works.
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Did you know? The term 'psychosis' was first used in the late 19th century to describe a range of mental disorders that were previously thought to be separate conditions.