psychogenic

adjective psy·cho·gen·ic \-ˈje-nik\

Definition of PSYCHOGENIC

: originating in the mind or in mental or emotional conflict

— psy·cho·gen·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

1902

Medical Dictionary

adjective psy·cho·gen·ic \-ˈjen-ik\

: originating in the mind or in mental or emotional conflict <psychogenic impotence>—compare somatogenic

—psy·cho·gen·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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