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Psychosis

Definition

A severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality, often experiencing hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behavior.

Example Sentences

1The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after a series of episodes in which she heard voices and became detached from reality.
2Is there a genetic link to psychosis, or is it primarily caused by environmental factors?
3The new medication has been shown to be effective in treating psychosis in patients with schizophrenia.
4If left untreated, psychosis can lead to a significant decline in cognitive and social functioning.
5Researchers are studying the neural mechanisms underlying psychosis to develop more targeted and effective treatments.

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