word
Medical
Psychosis
sy-KOH-sis
/saɪˈkoʊsɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Psychosis
Dictionary meaning
A mental disorder causing a disconnection from reality, with hallucinations or delusions.
Examples
- Early intervention in psychosis significantly improves long-term outcomes.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on second syllable. The 'ps' is pronounced 'sy'.
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