psychiatry
[ si-kahy-uh-tree, sahy- ]
/ sɪˈkaɪ ə tri, saɪ- /
noun
the practice or science of diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
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OTHER WORDS FROM psychiatry
psy·chi·at·ric [sahy-kee-a-trik], /ˌsaɪ kiˈæ trɪk/, psy·chi·at·ri·cal, adjectivepsy·chi·at·ri·cal·ly, adverbnon·psy·chi·at·ric, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH psychiatry
psychiatry , psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapyDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for psychiatry
Psychiatrically, stupors have long remained an unsolved riddle.
Benign Stupors|August Hoch
British Dictionary definitions for psychiatry
psychiatry
/ (saɪˈkaɪətrɪ) /
noun
the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Derived forms of psychiatry
psychiatrist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for psychiatry
psychiatry
[ sĭ-kī′ə-trē, sī- ]
n.
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.
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Scientific definitions for psychiatry
psychiatry
[ sĭ-kī′ə-trē ]
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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Cultural definitions for psychiatry
psychiatry
[ (seye-keye-uh-tree, si-keye-uh-tree) ]
The medical science that studies and treats mental illness and mental maladjustment. Psychiatrists treat mental disorders; psychologists study mental activities, whether healthy or disordered. In the United States, psychiatrists usually hold the degree of doctor of medicine (M.D.) and may prescribe medication for their patients.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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