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psychogenetic

psychogenetic

1 9.9
Caused by the mind or emotions, not by the body
  • adjective
  • /ˌsaɪkoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : psicogénico
  • Some researchers believe that dissociative disorders are psychogenetic in nature.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that her issues were psychogenetic.

  • The patient exhibited symptoms with no organic basis, indicating a possible psychogenetic origin.

  • A thorough evaluation is needed to distinguish between psychogenetic and physiological causes of the illness.

  • Many therapists focus on psychogenetic factors in treatment.

  • Psychogenetic disorders often arise from unresolved emotional conflicts.

  • Therapists may focus on psychogenetic factors to understand a patient's anxiety.

  • The study explored how psychogenetic influences could lead to certain mental health issues.

Synonyms

psychological
vspsychogenetic
543 4.5

Relates to how a person thinks and feels

is narrower meaning caused by mind-based factors rather than general mental topics
psychosomatic
vspsychogenetic
  • Specialized
14 7.7

A physical symptom, like a headache, that stress or strong feelings cause

focuses on mind origin rather than only physical symptom aggravation
psychogenic
vspsychogenetic
  • Specialized
4 9.3

Happening because of the mind or feelings rather than the body

is about origins of disorders specifically not just general mind matters

Surface Forms

psychogenetic positive

Morphology

psychogenetic = genetic (opaque) = psycho + genet + ic

The form is built from psycho- + genetic, but the sense 'caused by psychological factors rather than physical ones' is a specialized technical use that is not directly predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Psychogenetic comes from the Greek psyche meaning 'mind' or 'soul' and genesis meaning 'origin' or 'birth'. So, it describes problems that start in the mind rather than in the body.