psychosomatic disorder

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Noun psychosomatic disorder has 1 sense

psychosomatic disorder - a mental disorder that causes somatic symptoms
--₁ is a kind of mental disorder, mental disturbance, disturbance, psychological disorder, folie

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Psychosomatic Disorder

Definition:

A psychosomatic disorder is a physical illness or condition that is primarily caused or influenced by emotional and psychological factors, such as stress, anxiety, or depression.

Examples of Usage:

Her constant migraines were believed to be a result of her psychosomatic disorder.
Many medical professionals believe that some skin conditions can be triggered by psychosomatic factors.
He experienced digestive problems due to his psychosomatic disorder.