Psychosomatic

/ˌsaɪ.koʊ.səˈmæt.ɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or denoting a disorder that originates in the mind rather than in the body.

Her psychosomatic symptoms included headaches and fatigue, which were triggered by stress.

Of or relating to the interaction between the mind and the body, often manifesting as physical symptoms due to emotional or psychological factors.

The psychosomatic effects of anxiety can lead to various physical ailments.

Describing a condition wherein psychological factors significantly influence physical health.

He was diagnosed with a psychosomatic illness after extensive medical tests revealed no physical cause for his pain.

From the Greek words 'psyche' meaning 'soul' and 'soma' meaning 'body'.

psychosomatic illness:

An illness that involves both mind and body, often where emotional factors play a central role in physical symptoms.

psychosomatic disorder:

A disorder where psychological stress leads to physical symptoms.

mind-body connection:

The relationship between one's thoughts and emotional state and their physical health.

Mind over matter.

He's realigning his life; it's a classic case of mind over matter.

Stress headache.

I think my stress headache is totally psychosomatic.