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psycho-somatic

psy·cho-so·mat·ic
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-koh soh-mat-ik, suh-]
    • /ˈsaɪ koʊ soʊˈmæt ɪk, sə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-koh soh-mat-ik, suh-]
    • /ˈsaɪ koʊ soʊˈmæt ɪk, sə-/

Definitions of psycho-somatic word

  • adjective psycho-somatic of or relating to a physical disorder that is caused by or notably influenced by emotional factors. 1
  • adjective psycho-somatic pertaining to or involving both the mind and the body. 1

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Origin of psycho-somatic

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; psycho- + somatic

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Parts of speech for Psycho-somatic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

psycho-somatic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for psycho-somatic

adverb psycho-somatic

  • medically — of or relating to the science or practice of medicine: medical history; medical treatment.

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