Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'psychosis'

English Word: psychosis

Key Russian Translations:

• психоз [pʲɪˈxoz] - [Formal, Medical]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in medical and psychological contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation).

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with medical terminology and basic Russian grammar for learners).

Pronunciation (Russian):

психоз: pʲɪˈxoz

Note on психоз: The stress falls on the second syllable ('xoz'). The 'п' is a voiceless bilabial plosive, and the 'х' is a voiceless velar fricative, which can be challenging for English speakers due to the absence of similar sounds in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often involving hallucinations or delusions.

Translation(s) & Context:

• психоз - Used in formal medical and psychological discussions, such as in clinical settings or academic papers.

Usage Examples:

• Он страдает от психоза, который проявляется в галлюцинациях.

  He is suffering from psychosis, which manifests as hallucinations.

• Психоз может быть вызван сильным стрессом или генетическими факторами.

  Psychosis can be caused by severe stress or genetic factors.

• Врачи диагностировали у неё острый психоз после травматического события.

  Doctors diagnosed her with acute psychosis after a traumatic event.

• Лечение психоза часто включает медикаменты и терапию.

  Treatment for psychosis often involves medication and therapy.

• В современной психологии психоз рассматривается как симптом более глубоких расстройств.

  In modern psychology, psychosis is viewed as a symptom of deeper disorders.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Психоз" is a masculine noun in Russian, belonging to the third declension. It follows standard patterns for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: The plural form is used when referring to multiple instances or types of psychosis. There are no irregular inflections for this word.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • психическое расстройство (psychic disorder; more general term, often used interchangeably in broader contexts)
  • психозное состояние (psychotic state; emphasizes the temporary nature)
• Antonyms:
  • нормальность (normality; refers to mental health stability)
  • равновесие (equilibrium; implies mental balance)

Related Phrases:

• Острый психоз (Acute psychosis; Refers to a sudden onset of psychotic symptoms, often in emergency medical situations.)
• Хронический психоз (Chronic psychosis; Describes long-term or recurring psychotic conditions.)
• Психоз на почве стресса (Psychosis due to stress; Highlights environmental triggers in psychological discussions.)

Usage Notes:

"Психоз" directly corresponds to the English "psychosis" in medical terminology, but it is primarily used in formal, professional contexts such as psychiatry or psychology. Avoid using it in casual conversations, as it may sound overly clinical. When choosing between translations, "психоз" is the most precise for severe disorders, while "психическое расстройство" might be used for milder or broader issues. Grammatically, ensure it agrees with the case required by prepositions or verbs in sentences. For example, in Russian, nouns like this must inflect correctly in different cases.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "психоз" with "невроз" (neurosis), which is a less severe condition involving anxiety rather than a break from reality.

  Correct: Психоз включает галлюцинации (Psychosis includes hallucinations).

  Incorrect: Невроз включает галлюцинации (This is wrong because neurosis typically does not).

  Explanation: English learners often mix these due to similar-sounding roots, but "психоз" implies psychosis, while "невроз" is for neuroses. Always check the context for severity.

• Error: Failing to inflect "психоз" properly, e.g., using the nominative form in all cases.

  Correct: Он лечит психоз (He treats psychosis) vs. Он лечит от психоза (He treats from psychosis, genitive case).

  Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, so learners must practice declensions to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and healthcare, discussions around "психоз" are often influenced by the Soviet-era legacy of psychiatry, which sometimes stigmatized mental health issues. Today, there is growing awareness and destigmatization efforts, but terms like this are still handled with sensitivity in media and everyday life, reflecting broader societal attitudes toward mental illness.

Related Concepts:

• невроз
• шизофрения
• психотерапия