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psychosis

[sahy-koh-sis] / saɪˈkoʊ sɪs /










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Such trends distract our attention from the worst of what psychosis can precipitate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Beyond providing new insight into schizophrenia, the findings could eventually help researchers identify young people who are at greater risk of developing psychosis.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

Chapman's inquest at Doncaster Coroner's Court was told he had suffered previous bouts of psychosis.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

During her trial, Clancy’s defense argued that postpartum psychosis drove Clancy out of her mind.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

But this episode was symptomatic: even his love for me involved extending the fabric of his psychosis and confabulation.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Psychiatrists and neurologists are increasingly joining forces to find and treat patients with autoimmune psychoses.

From Science Magazine ● May 15, 2024

He urged lawmakers to try again next year, this time adding specific treatment guidelines including recommended doses and protections for people with underlying psychoses.

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2023

An Ireland finally capable of admitting to the ongoing psychoses, passivity and prejudices that still bind it today, even as it becomes, as O’Toole puts it, “one of the most globalized economies in the world.”

From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2022

A huge, blingy trophy would be nice, though unlikely, given the DNA and family psychoses involved.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2016

He also devoted a chapter to the psychoses of four chess masters, selected from the millions of normal people who’d played seriously over the years.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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