hallucinosis

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hallucinosis Boes was working with a patient who had a rare disorder called peduncular hallucinosis, in which damage to the thalamus, a structure at the center of the brain, causes visual hallucinations. Grace Huckins, Wired, 17 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallucinosis
Noun
  • In addition to multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, the proposal passed by the state Senate would permanently extend an existing law prohibiting step therapy for schizophrenia, major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, which was set to sunset on January 1, 2027.
    Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
  • Purdy’s defense attorneys had hoped to call his mother to the witness stand to present evidence of her history of mental illness, drug addiction, alcoholism, schizophrenia and alcohol abuse during her pregnancy with Purdy.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Though its symptoms mimic those of dementia, NPH is reversible and can be treated with surgery to implant valves that allow CSF to drain into the chest or abdomen rather than the brain.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • Devon lives with her father (Bill Camp), who is in early stages of dementia and requires considerable looking after.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Through the two-hour film, Lawrence plays a new mother (Grace) who develops postpartum depression and begins going in and out of psychosis.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
  • Palafox tried again a few days later as her son hid in a backyard shed at home, in psychosis.
    CalMatters, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • Unlike its counterpart, THC, CBD offers no high and no paranoia.
    Valerie Butler, Essence, 19 May 2025
  • David and the rest of the Kaczynski family had no idea that Ted’s increasing paranoia and isolation were turning violent.
    Serge F. Kovaleski, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hallucinosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallucinosis. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!