Psychosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009651",
  "term": "Psychosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mental state characterized by a loss of contact with reality, involving symptoms such as delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (perceiving things that are not present). It represents a severe disruption in thought and perception, affecting a person's ability to function. In neurotoxicology, exposure to certain substances, including some pharmaceuticals and drugs of abuse, can induce psychotic episodes as an adverse effect on the central nervous system.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cognition"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 899 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/psychosis/"
}