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somatization

so·mat·i·cize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-mat-uh-sahyz, soh-muh-tuh-]
    • /səˈmæt əˌsaɪz, ˈsoʊ mə tə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-mat-uh-sahyz, soh-muh-tuh-]
    • /səˈmæt əˌsaɪz, ˈsoʊ mə tə-/

Definition of somatization word

  • verb with object somatization to convert (anxiety) into physical symptoms. 1
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Parts of speech for Somatization

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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somatization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • briquet's syndrome

    somatization disorder.

  • somaticize

    to convert (anxiety) into physical symptoms.

  • somatization disorder

    a mental illness, usually beginning before age 20, characterized by multiple physical complaints for which no physical causes can be found and often leading to unnecessary treatment or surgery and to severe disability.
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