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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Words nearby ego-syntonic
ego psychology, ego trip, ego-alien, ego-dystonic, ego-surf, ego-syntonic, ego-trip, egobronchophony, egocentric, egocentric speech, egocentrism
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Medical definitions for ego-syntonic
ego-syntonic
adj.
Acceptable to the aims of the ego.
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