psychosomatic
/ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/
adjective
- Relating to physical symptoms that are caused or made worse by mental or emotional factors, such as stress or anxiety.
- Psychosomatic illnesses are real and can cause genuine physical discomfort.
- He learned relaxation techniques to manage his psychosomatic headaches.
- Her doctor explained that her stomach pain might be psychosomatic, caused by stress at work.
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