psychosis: Meaning and Definition of

psy•cho•sis

Pronunciation: (sī-kō'sis), [key]
— pl. -ses
  1. a mental disorder characterized by symptoms, such as delusions or hallucinations, that indicate impaired contact with reality.
  2. any severe form of mental disorder, as schizophrenia or paranoia.
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