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psychosomatic

UK //ˌsaɪ.kəʊ.səˈmæt.ɪk//US //ˌsaɪ.koʊ.soʊˈmæt̬.ɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 psycho(心理) + somatic(身体的),1930年代进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指由心理或情绪因素引起的身体症状或疾病,即心理影响身体的状况。

“Her headaches were diagnosed as psychosomatic, caused by stress.”

(她的头痛被诊断为心因性的,由压力引起。)

“The doctor suggested his stomach pain might be psychosomatic.”

(医生认为他的胃痛可能是心理因素导致的。)

同义词:mind-body, emotional, stress-related

常见短语

psychosomatic illness — 指由心理或情绪问题引发的身体疾病,症状真实存在但根源在心理层面。

“Chronic stress can sometimes develop into a psychosomatic illness.”

(长期压力有时会发展成心身疾病。)