as in dementia
a very serious mental illness that makes you behave strangely or believe things that are not true
The patient suffers from some kind of psychosis.
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Recent Examples of psychosis
However, a growing body of research points to possible adverse effects from cannabis use, particularly in vulnerable groups, such as people who are pregnant, adolescents, people with preexisting mental health conditions such as schizophrenia or psychosis, and those with cardiac issues.
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Carey S. Cadieux, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
This is when a parent kills their child during a state of psychosis or hallucinating.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Additionally, firstborns were more likely to have childhood psychoses and acne.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 35 and psychosis was part of the disease.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Carey S. Cadieux, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
This is when a parent kills their child during a state of psychosis or hallucinating.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Additionally, firstborns were more likely to have childhood psychoses and acne.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 35 and psychosis was part of the disease.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for psychosis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psychosis
Noun
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Her husband and Gali’s father Benni (Yossi Marshek) is in the advanced stages of early-onset dementia.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Stronger biological system function may help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and some cancers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that is marked by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression, mania and a milder form of mania called hypomania, per the Mayo Clinic.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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During his first involuntary hospitalization, Fahim was diagnosed with schizophrenia and began taking an antipsychotic medication, evidence showed.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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In collaboration with the Robotics & AI Institute, the robot has been subjected to complex full-body motions—including dynamic locomotion, aerial maneuvers, and recovery from instability—to stress-test its software stack.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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According to the Refugee Council, many of those arriving by small boat originate from countries experiencing war, persecution or political instability, including Afghanistan, Syria, Eritrea, Iran and Sudan.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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“Psychosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psychosis. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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