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Psychosomatic

//ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to both the mind and the body. archaic
  2. 2
    Pertaining to physical diseases, symptoms etc. which have mental causes.

    "Even the “unconscious” frequently prefers physical problems to psychological ones as suggested by the prevalence of psychosomatic ailments: physical symptoms--for example, stomach aches--caused by an emotional problem. It has been estimated that more than 50% of a physicians’ practice involves the treatment of psychosomatic complaints."

Adjective
  1. 1
    used of illness or symptoms resulting from neurosis wordnet

Etymology

From psycho- + somatic.

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