Psychosomatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Psychosomatic is an adjective meaning (now rare) Pertaining to both the mind and the body.
Meaning
(now rare) Pertaining to both the mind and the body.
More Meanings
- (medicine, psychology) Pertaining to physical diseases, symptoms etc. which have mental causes.
Example Sentences
Even the “unconscious” frequently prefers physical problems to psychological ones as suggested by the prevalence of psychosomatic ailments: physical symptoms--for example, stomach aches--caused by an emotional problem. It has been estimated that more than 50% of a physicians’ practice involves the treatment of psychosomatic complaints.
Synonyms for psychosomatic
Depending on context, synonyms include neurotic, psychoneurotic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include psychoneurotic, neurotic, psychophysiological, psychobiologic, psychobiological, psychophysical.
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