psychosomatic

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

/ ˌsaɪ koʊ səˈmæt ɪk, -soʊ- /

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.

Words nearby psychosomatic

psychosexual development, psychosexual dysfunction, psychosis, psychosocial, psychosociology, psychosomatic, psychosomatic disorder, psychosomatic medicine, psychosomimetic, psychostimulant, psychosurgery

Origin of psychosomatic

First recorded in 1860–65; psycho- + somatic

OTHER WORDS FROM psychosomatic

psy·cho·so·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for psychosomatic

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
Psychosomatic disorders, hypochondria: Physical disorders caused by emotional problems are psychosomatic.
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

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

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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Medical definitions for psychosomatic

psychosomatic

[ sī′kō-sō-măt′ĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to a disorder having physical symptoms but originating from mental or emotional causes.

Relating to or concerned with the influence of the mind on the body, especially with respect to disease.

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.