psychiasis

/ˌsaɪkˈliːəsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a split or division of the psyche; specifically, a splitting of the personality or consciousness.

“The psychologist studied the concept of psychiasis in the patient’s therapy sessions.”

Synonyms

  • division
  • schism

Antonyms

  • integration
  • unification