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What is the suffix for psychosis?

There isn't a specific suffix for "psychosis" itself.

Here's why:

* Psychosis is a complex condition, not a single disease. It describes a break from reality, often involving hallucinations and delusions.

* Suffixes are word endings that modify the meaning of a word. While there are suffixes related to mental health (e.g., "-mania," "-phobia"), they are not directly attached to "psychosis."

Instead of a suffix, we use descriptive terms to clarify what type of psychosis someone experiences:

* Schizophrenia is a type of psychosis characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

* Bipolar disorder can involve psychotic episodes, but the disorder itself is more complex.

* Delusional disorder involves only delusions, not hallucinations.

* Substance-induced psychosis occurs due to drug use or withdrawal.

So, the way to refer to a particular type of psychosis is to use the specific term like "schizophrenia," "bipolar disorder," etc., not a suffix.

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