word
somatization
soh-muh-tuh-ZAY-shun
ˌsoʊmətəˈzeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
somatization
Dictionary meaning
The expression of psychological distress through physical symptoms.
History and origin
Greek soma, meaning 'body'.
Examples
- The clinician considered whether chronic pain might involve somatization.
Common mispronunciations
suh-MAT-ih-zay-shun
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