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Vinony

psychosomatic

adjective

  1. having a mental and not physical origin
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Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ / /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Ancient Greek ψῡχή (psūkhḗ) Ancient Greek ψῡχο- (psūkho-)der. English psycho- English somatic English psychosomatic From psycho- + somatic.

  1. Pertaining to both the mind and the body.
  2. Pertaining to physical diseases, symptoms etc. which have mental causes.

    “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.”