psychosomatic
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/ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/
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/ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/
mind-body connection
Etymology
'psychosomatic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'psyche' meaning 'mind' and 'soma' meaning 'body'.
'psychosomatic' was derived from the Greek words 'psyche' and 'soma', and eventually became the modern English word 'psychosomatic'.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the mind and body', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving both the mind and the body, especially in the context of physical symptoms that are thought to be caused or exacerbated by mental factors.
Her headaches were diagnosed as psychosomatic, triggered by stress.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45