substance-induced psychotic disorder

in DSM–IV–TR, prominent hallucinations or delusions due to the direct physiological effects of a substance and not arising as part of a withdrawal syndrome. The equivalent term in DSM–5 is substance/medication-induced psychotic disorder. Also called hallucinosis. See alcohol-induced psychotic disorder; amphetamine-induced psychotic disorder; cannabis-induced psychotic disorder; hallucinogen-induced psychotic disorder.

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December 19th 2024

genital zone

genital zone

any of the external reproductive organs and adjacent areas that are capable of producing erotic or sexual sensations. See also erogenous zone.