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psy⋅chi⋅a⋅try

  [si-kahy-uh-tree, sahy-]
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–noun
the practice or science of diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
Origin:
1840–50; psych- + -iatry

Related forms:
psy⋅chi⋅at⋅ric  [sahy-kee-a-trik] , psy⋅chi⋅at⋅ri⋅cal, adjective
psy⋅chi⋅at⋅ri⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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psy·chi·a·try   (sĭ-kī'ə-trē, sī-)   
n.  The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.
psy'chi·at'ric (sī'kē-āt'rĭk), psy'chi·at'ri·cal (-rĭ-kəl) adj., psy'chi·at'ri·cal·ly adv.
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Main Entry: psy·chi·a·try
Pronunciation: -trE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -tries
: a branch of medicinethat deals with the science and practice of treating mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders especially as originating in endogenous causes or resulting from faulty interpersonal relationships
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psychiatry psy·chi·a·try (sĭ-kī'ə-trē, sī-)
n.
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.

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psychiatry   (sĭ-kī'ə-trē)  Pronunciation Key 
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.
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