psychiatric
Translation
psychiatric
Examples
He is receiving psychiatric care.
He is receiving psychiatric care.
The hospital has a new psychiatric ward.
The hospital has a new psychiatric ward.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) relating to mental illness or its treatment. He is receiving psychiatric care.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mental, psychological
Etymology
From Greek 'psykhē' (mind) + 'iatrikos' (healing). It means 'of mind-healing'.
Memory Tips
Think of the '-iatric' suffix as relating to medical treatment, as in 'pediatric'.