psychosomatic
Translation
psychosomatic
Examples
Stress can cause psychosomatic illnesses.
Stress can cause psychosomatic illnesses.
Her back pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic.
Her back pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic.
Grammar Patterns
((psychosomatic + noun)) relating to a physical illness caused by mental factors He has a psychosomatic condition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stress-induced, mind-body
Etymology
From Greek 'psykhē' (mind) + 'sōmatikos' (of the body). It relates to the interaction of mind and body.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'psycho' (mind) + 'soma' (body). It describes physical issues caused by the mind.