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ego-syntonic

[ ee-goh-sin-ton-ik, eg-oh- ]
/ ˈi goʊ sɪnˈtɒn ɪk, ˈɛg oʊ- /

adjective Psychiatry.

of or relating to aspects of one's behavior or attitudes viewed as acceptable and consistent with one's fundamental personality and beliefs (contrasted with ego-dystonic).

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Nearby words

ego psychology, ego trip, ego-alien, ego-dystonic, ego-surf, ego-syntonic, ego-trip, egobronchophony, egocentric, egocentric speech, egocentrism
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Medicine definitions for ego-syntonic

ego-syntonic

adj.

Acceptable to the aims of the ego.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.