Definition

In a way that relates to the influence of the mind on physical conditions or symptoms.

Example

The patient responded psychogenically to the treatment, showing improvement in both mental and physical health.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how stress can affect us psychogenically?

Yeah, it's interesting how our mind can influence our body.

Exactly! I read that it can lead to physical symptoms too.

Right, it's wild to think that our thoughts can impact us in such real ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Psychogenically → It is formed from "psycho-" (from Greek "psukhē", meaning soul or mind) and "genic" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word refers to processes or effects that originate from the mind or psychological state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'psycho-' relating to the mind and 'genic' meaning produced by — this helps you remember that 'psychogenically' refers to effects that come from the mind.

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