psychosomatic

[ sahy-koh-suh-mat-ik, -soh- ]

/ ˌsaɪ koʊ səˈmæt ɪk, -soʊ- /

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adjective

of or relating to a physical disorder that is caused by or notably influenced by emotional factors.

pertaining to or involving both the mind and the body.

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Origin of psychosomatic

First recorded in 1860–65; psycho- + somatic

OTHER WORDS FROM psychosomatic

psy·cho·so·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby psychosomatic

psychoprophylaxis, psychosexual, psychosis, psychosocial, psychosociology, psychosomatic, psychosurgery, psychosynthesis, psychotechnics, psychotechnology, psychotherapeutics

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How to use psychosomatic in a sentence

Psychological illness, psychosomatic and functional symptoms are the least respected of medical problems.
Why These Children Fell into Endless Sleep - Issue 107: The Edge|Suzanne O’Sullivan|September 22, 2021|Nautilus
When you try to raise psychosomatic conditions, however carefully you do it, it’s not welcomed.
The Neurologist Who Diagnoses Psychosomatics - Issue 107: The Edge|Steve Paulson|September 22, 2021|Nautilus
Then they gave many diagnoses that are psychosomatic but use euphemisms to hide that fact.
The Neurologist Who Diagnoses Psychosomatics - Issue 107: The Edge|Steve Paulson|September 22, 2021|Nautilus
O’Sullivan says psychosomatic illnesses are far more common than we realize, but few people admit to having them.
The Neurologist Who Diagnoses Psychosomatics - Issue 107: The Edge|Steve Paulson|September 22, 2021|Nautilus

She’s on a mission to debunk our misconceptions about psychosomatic illnesses.
The Neurologist Who Diagnoses Psychosomatics - Issue 107: The Edge|Steve Paulson|September 22, 2021|Nautilus
The historical Woodrow Wilson suffered from numerous complaints which we might today label as psychosomatic.
The Devil and Woodrow Wilson: An Interview With Joyce Carol Oates|Jane Ciabattari|March 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Likewise, psychosomatic controls that can handle any ordinary wound we might permit them to inflict.
Cubs of the Wolf|Raymond F. Jones
These problems not only include strictly psychological troubles but many psychosomatic symptoms as well.
A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis|Melvin Powers
Psychosomatic disorders, hypochondria: Physical disorders caused by emotional problems are psychosomatic.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
Psychosomatic medicine focuses on the second of these; our focus here is on the first: physical origins of emotional disturbance.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. Bartlett
Too tired, nerves worn too thin, psychosomatic control slipping.
The Chapter Ends|Poul William Anderson

British Dictionary definitions for psychosomatic

psychosomatic

/ (ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to disorders, such as stomach ulcers, thought to be caused or aggravated by psychological factors such as stress

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Cultural definitions for psychosomatic

psychosomatic

[ (seye-koh-suh-mat-ik) ]

A descriptive term for the relationship between the mind and body.

notes for psychosomatic

“Psychosomatic” disorders have definite physical symptoms but are thought to be caused by emotional or psychological factors. Anorexia nervosa is an example of a psychosomatic illness.