prepsychotic

prepsychotic
1. Relating to the period antedating the onset of psychosis. 2. Denoting a potential for a psychotic episode, one that appears imminent under continued stress.

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pre·psy·chot·ic -sī-'kät-ik adj preceding or predisposing to psychosis: possessing recognizable features prognostic of psychosis <\prepsychotic behavior> <a \prepsychotic personality>

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  • prepsychotic — /pree suy kot ik/, adj. exhibiting behavior that indicates the approach of a psychotic reaction. [1925 30; PRE + PSYCHOTIC] * * * …   Universalium

  • prepsychotic — adj. prior to the onset of psychosis; condition that exists prior to the onset of psychosis …   English contemporary dictionary

  • prepsychotic — pre·psychotic …   English syllables

  • prepsychotic —   a. having predisposition to mental disorder …   Dictionary of difficult words

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  • pre|psy|chot|ic — «PREE sy KOT ihk», adjective. showing indications of psychosis; occurring before or leading to psychosis: »prepsychotic subjects …   Useful english dictionary

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