“Psychosis” or “Sycosis”—Which to use?

“Psychosis” or “Sycosis”

Overview

psychosis / sycosis are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

psychosis: (noun) any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted.

sycosis: NA

Pronunciation

psychosis: s·ay·k·OW·s·ah·s

sycosis: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “psychosis”

…more and more until finally psychosis begins to break in.
…in the treatment of affective psychosis.
…dangers of cannabis in triggering psychosis.
Dylan descends further into psychosis and Nancy becomes increasingly paranoid…
Schizophrenia and Psychosis
The Sweet Smell of Psychosis is Will Self's first published
…an acute case of "cocaine psychosis", and soon returned to using…
…people had less instance of psychosis.
…illness referred to the National Psychosis Unit of the South London…
…Murray is part of The Psychosis Research Group at the Institute…

Examples of “sycosis”

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