Associations to the word «Psychogenic»

Wiktionary

PSYCHOGENIC, adjective. Originating from or caused by state of mind; having a psychological rather than a physiological cause

Dictionary definition

PSYCHOGENIC, adjective. Of or relating to the psychological cause of a disorder.
PSYCHOGENIC, adjective. Mental or emotional rather than physiological in origin; "a psychogenic disorder".

Wise words

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