word
psychosomatic
sy-koh-suh-MAT-ik
ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
psychosomatic
Dictionary meaning
Relating to physical symptoms caused or aggravated by mental factors.
History and origin
Greek — 'psyche' (mind) + 'soma' (body).
Examples
- Her migraines were diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to chronic workplace stress.
Common mispronunciations
SY-koh-SOH-mat-iksy-koh-SOH-MAT-ik
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