View synonyms for psychogenic

psychogenic

[ sahy-kuh-jen-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Psychology.

having origin in the mind or in a mental condition or process:
a psychogenic disorder.

psychogenic

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

First recorded in 1900–05; psycho- + -genic

It has consequently become the custom to consider these cases as not being psychogenic.

The detailed recital usually furnishes many valuable clues which make the psychogenic origin of the symptoms clear to the patient.

Viewed from the newly-gained standpoint, there resulted, first of all, a totally new theory of psychogenic disturbances.

Since there was no organic cause for the disturbance, the case was clearly to be regarded as hysterical, that is, psychogenic.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse