psy·cho·gen·ic
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Definition of psychogenic
: originating in the mind or in mental or emotional conflict
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Other Words from psychogenic
psychogenically
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adverb
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State Department officials have expressed skepticism at the idea that the diplomats’ illness could be psychogenic.
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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.
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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.
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David Armstrong, ProPublica, 23 Aug. 2019
At Patton, Nunez was treated for schizophrenia and developed psychogenic polydipsia, which drives a pervasive addiction to water.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2019
That’s the type of vague complaint that could point to a psychogenic diagnosis.
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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.
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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.
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Richard Stone, Science | AAAS, 20 June 2018
In December, Science reported that a panel of Cuban scientists—who did not have access to the US personnel affected in the incidents—concluded that mass psychogenic illness (MPI) was the most likely explanation.
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 11 June 2018
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“Psychogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychogenic. Accessed 3 Sep. 2021.
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psychogenic
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psy·cho·gen·ic
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Medical Definition of psychogenic
: originating in the mind : attributable to psychological or emotional factors
a psychogenic movement disorder psychogenic impotence
— compare somatogenic
Other Words from psychogenic
psychogenically
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