psychosomatic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being conditions in which psychological and physical factors interact.

  - "Her psychosomatic symptoms included both stomach pain and anxiety."
  - "The doctor diagnosed her condition as psychosomatic, suggesting that her symptoms were largely in her head."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with psychosomatic
anatomical , automatical , comatose , diatomaceous , hysterical

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Variants

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psychosomatic , psychosomatically

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Etymology

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From psyche, 'soul,' and soma, 'body.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'psychosomatic' was first coined in the late 19th century by German physician and neurologist, Wilhelm Weirauch.

2. Studies have shown that up to 75% of all doctor visits may involve some degree of psychosomatic symptoms.

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Related Concepts

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1. placebo effect: A psychosomatic response to a treatment or medication that has no therapeutic effect, but is believed to work due to the power of suggestion.

2. somatization: The process by which emotional or psychological distress is expressed as physical symptoms.

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Culture

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The term 'psychosomatic' has been used extensively in various fields, including medicine, psychology, and sociology, to explore the complex interactions between mind and body.

How to Memorize "psychosomatic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the interaction between the mind and body, with thoughts and emotions causing physical reactions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'psychosomatic' with the idea of mind-body interaction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'psychosomatic' comes from the Greek words for 'soul' and 'body'.

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