prepsychotic

[ pree-sahy-kot-ik ]
/ ˌpri saɪˈkɒt ɪk /

adjective

exhibiting behavior that indicates the approach of a psychotic reaction.

Origin of prepsychotic

First recorded in 1925–30; pre- + psychotic

Words nearby prepsychotic

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Medical definitions for prepsychotic

prepsychotic
[ prē′sī-kŏt′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to the period prior to the onset of psychosis.
Of or being a mental state or condition having the potential to elicit a psychotic episode.