What does psychosomatic mean?
Psychosomatic means (now rare) Pertaining to both the mind and the body..
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/ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ · adjective
(now rare) Pertaining to both the mind and the body..
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.
Use psychosomatic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Psychosomatic means (now rare) Pertaining to both the mind and the body..
Common synonyms include neurotic, psychoneurotic.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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