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psychosis

[sahy-koh-sis] / saɪˈkoʊ sɪs /










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Some of the highest-paid amounts related to treatment of psychosis, schizophrenia and sepsis.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

During the court proceedings, consultant psychiatrist and pharmacologist, Dr Erik Messamore, gave evidence to confirm that he believed Murphy had been suffering from a steroid-induced psychosis.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

These subdued the psychosis but produced a mental fog that affected his ability to work and demoralized him profoundly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Quickly editing my interior monologue, as to not admit psychosis: “That’s my dog.”

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

He was using words like psychosis and schizophrenic.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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

“I wish my psychoses were softer,” she said.

From New York Times Aug. 5, 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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