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psychotic

/psɪˈkɒtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does psychotic mean?

adjective

Having or showing a mind that is severely affected by mental illness, often in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish reality from fantasy.

Example

"The patient's psychotic episodes made it challenging for the doctors to develop an effective treatment plan."

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