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psychotic

noun
noun
BrE BrE//saɪˈkɒtɪk//
; NAmE NAmE//saɪˈkɑːtɪk//
(medical) Mental and emotional problems
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a person suffering from severe mental illness See related entries: Mental and emotional problemsExtra examples He suffered a psychotic episode two years ago. Most psychotic patients are on several types of medication. a young mother with a psychotic illness
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