Psycho-somatic
[sahy-koh-suh-mat-ik, -soh-] /ˌsaɪ koʊ səˈmæt ɪk, -soʊ-/
adjective
1.
of or relating to a physical disorder that is caused by or notably influenced by emotional factors.
2.
pertaining to or involving both the mind and the body.
psychosomatic
/ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/
adjective
1.
of or relating to disorders, such as stomach ulcers, thought to be caused or aggravated by psychological factors such as stress
psychosomatic psy·cho·so·mat·ic (sī’kō-sō-māt’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.
psychosomatic [(seye-koh-suh-mat-ik)]
A descriptive term for the relationship between the mind and body.
Note: “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.
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