Sicótico (en. Psychotic)

/siˈkɔtiko/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Pertaining to or related to psychosis.
The patient presents sicotic symptoms that require psychiatric attention.
El paciente presenta síntomas sicóticos que requieren atención psiquiátrica.
Refers to a mental state characterized by disconnection from reality.
Doctors often treat sicotic individuals with antipsychotic medication.
Los médicos suelen tratar a personas sicóticas con medicación antipsicótica.
Describing behavior that is extremely strange or irrational.
His attitude during the meeting was so sicotic that everyone felt uncomfortable.
Su actitud durante la reunión fue tan sicótica que todos se sintieron incómodos.

Etymology

Derives from the Greek 'psyche' meaning 'mind' and 'osis' meaning 'disorder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sicotic syndrome
A set of symptoms that characterize psychosis.
síndrome sicótico
sicotic disorder
A psychological condition that implies a disconnection from reality.
trastorno sicótico
sicotic crisis
An acute episode where the individual loses contact with reality.
crisis sicótica

Related Words

psychosis
A serious mental disorder where there is a disconnection from reality.
psicosis
mental disorder
A condition that affects a person's mental health.
trastorno mental
delirium
A state of confusion and false belief.
delirio

Slang Meanings

A state of temporary madness.
That guy has been so sicotic lately that he no longer knows what he's doing.
Ese tipo ha estado tan sicótico últimamente que ya no sabe lo que hace.
Strange and abnormal behavior.
His way of speaking is so sicotic that I don't understand anything he says.
Su forma de hablar es tan sicótica que no entiendo nada de lo que dice.