psychosomatic
What is another word for psychosomatic? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Describing a physical symptom or illness that is caused or worsened by mental or emotional factors.
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How to use psychosomatic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
psychosomatic illness
psychosomatic pain
Etymology
From psycho- + somatic (relating to the body).
Full origin of psychosomatic →Frequently asked questions
What does “psychosomatic” mean?
The word “psychosomatic” means describing a physical symptom or illness that is caused or worsened by mental or emotional factors. In plain terms, a real physical symptom that's rooted in stress, anxiety, or other mental causes rather than a purely physical injury or disease.
How do you pronounce “psychosomatic”?
“Psychosomatic” is pronounced seye-koh-suh-MA-tihk (/ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “psychosomatic” in a sentence?
Here is “psychosomatic” used in a sentence: “The doctor suspected her chronic headaches were psychosomatic, linked to work stress.”
What part of speech is “psychosomatic”?
“Psychosomatic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “psychosomatic” come from?
The word “psychosomatic” comes from Latin. From psycho- + somatic (relating to the body).
