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单词 psychogenic
释义

psychogenic

adjective

psy·​cho·​gen·​ic ˌsī-kō-ˈje-nik How to pronounce psychogenic (audio)
: originating in the mind or in mental or emotional conflict
psychogenically
ˌsī-kō-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce psychogenic (audio)
adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web These are technically called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). Patti Greco, Health.com, 9 Nov. 2021 State Department officials have expressed skepticism at the idea that the diplomats’ illness could be psychogenic. Michael P. H. Stanley, National Review, 22 Aug. 2020 Christle discusses a moth species that sups on elephant tears; why plane travellers sob in the air; the difference between basal, irritant, and psychogenic eye water. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2020 While Parkinson’s is treated with medications such as levodopa, patients determined to have a functional or psychogenic condition are often prescribed psychological regimens such as cognitive behavioral therapy. David Armstrong, ProPublica, 23 Aug. 2019 At Patton, Nunez was treated for schizophrenia and developed psychogenic polydipsia, which drives a pervasive addiction to water. San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2019 That’s the type of vague complaint that could point to a psychogenic diagnosis. David Armstrong, ProPublica, 23 Aug. 2019 Theories range from the existence of a dubious sonic weapon, to mass psychogenic illness, to infectious agents, chemical exposure, malfunctioning surveillance equipment, and a mix of stress and crickets. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 24 July 2019 Other researchers and physicians maintain that mass psychogenic illness could explain some, if not all, of the symptoms. Richard Stone, Science | AAAS, 20 June 2018 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

psychogenic

adjective

psy·​cho·​gen·​ic -ˈjen-ik How to pronounce psychogenic (audio)
: originating in the mind : attributable to psychological or emotional factors
a psychogenic movement disorder
psychogenic impotence
compare somatogenic
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