HALLUCINOSIS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

hallucinosis

noun

Definition of hallucinosis

as in schizophrenia

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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

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The Stand By Me filmmaker’s son was diagnosed with schizophrenia years ago and had been treating it with medication.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
The Times reported last year that he was prescribed medication for schizophrenia before the killings, though Greene has not raised an insanity defense.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of schizophrenia

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However, human studies have not demonstrated that nicotine can prevent dementia, slow Alzheimer’s disease progression, preserve long-term cognitive function or improve outcomes in Parkinson’s disease.

— Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
With science linking more health benefits to caffeine, from better heart health and a lower risk of dementia, this pathway might just be the key force behind it.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of dementia

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The real problem is that their alien visitor can take the form of anyone around them, leading to one of the best films ever made about paranoia and distrust.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
The best psychological thrillers use their characters’ paranoia and uncertainty to create similar feelings of dread and doubt in their viewers.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of paranoia

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