psicosis
psychosis
noun see-KOH-sees Rare
Origin: From Greek psykhōsis.
Usage Note
Psicosis is invariable in the plural — las psicosis — because it ends in an unstressed syllable followed by -s. The initial ps- cluster is often simplified to s- in informal speech though the full spelling is standard. It is a clinical term distinguishing a break from reality from neurosis.
Examples
"La psicosis puede tratarse con medicación."
Natural Translation
Psychosis can be treated with medication.
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