psych-, psycho-, -psyche, -psychic, -psychical, -psychically
(Greek: mind, spirit, consciousness; mental processes; the human soul; breath of life; literally, "that which breathes" or "breathing")
A prefix that is normally used with elements of Greek origin, psych- affects the meanings of hundreds of words.
Etymologically, this element includes such meanings as, breath, to breathe, life, soul, spirit, mind, consciousness.
psychodysleptic
Inducing a dreamlike or delusional mental state; hallucinatory.
psychoendocrinology
The study of the relationship of the endocrine system to psychiatric disorders, in particular the system's potential as a site of manifestation of biochemical abnormalities that have been implicated as predisposing factors to mental illness, as in thyrotoxiocosis (hyperthyroidism condition) or the Cushing syndrome (syndrome resulting from hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex that results in glucocorticoids).
psychogalvanic
Referring to changes in the electrical resistance of the skin that result from either sensory or ideational stimulation (ideation is the process of forming ideas or mental images and examining their relationships).
psychogalvanometer
1. A device for determining changes in the electrical resistance of the skin in response to emotional stimuli.
2. Any electrical circuit designed to measure the psychogalvanic response.
2. Any electrical circuit designed to measure the psychogalvanic response.
The reading of the degree of change in skin resistance, that is, changes in sweat gland secretion, detected by a sensitive galvanometer may be made directly and visually, or a permanent registration of the psychogalvanic response can be made by means of an ink trace or photographic recording.
psychogenesis, psychogeny
1. The origin and development of the mind; the formation of mental traits.
2. Origin within the mind or psyche.
2. Origin within the mind or psyche.
psychogenetic
1. Originating in the mind, as a disease.
2. Concernng the formation of mental traits.
2. Concernng the formation of mental traits.
psychogenic (adjective)
1. Originating from psychological mechanisms and not from an organic disease or disorder: "Phobias are considered to be psychogenic in origin."
2. Concerning the development of the mind: "Although psychogenic minds are usually not a result of a bodily disease; senile psychosis is regarded as organic."
2. Concerning the development of the mind: "Although psychogenic minds are usually not a result of a bodily disease; senile psychosis is regarded as organic."
psychogeriatrician
A psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of emotional problems and mental disorders of the elderly.
psychogeriatrics, psychogeriatric, geropsychiatry, geriatric psychiatry
1. Pertaining to mental illness or disturbance in old people.
2. The branch of medicine concerned with the psychology and psychiatric disorders experienced by senior citizens.
3. Concerning elderly patients who have a psychiatric disorder.
4. A reference to mental illness in old age, commonly denoting a patient or a hospital.
5. The branch of psychiatry concerned with changes in mental functioning associated with old age; and with mental disorders occurring in people over the age of sixty-five.
2. The branch of medicine concerned with the psychology and psychiatric disorders experienced by senior citizens.
3. Concerning elderly patients who have a psychiatric disorder.
4. A reference to mental illness in old age, commonly denoting a patient or a hospital.
5. The branch of psychiatry concerned with changes in mental functioning associated with old age; and with mental disorders occurring in people over the age of sixty-five.
psychogeusic (sigh" koh GYOO sik)
1. A reference to the perception and interpretation of taste.
2. Relating to some mental perception of taste.
2. Relating to some mental perception of taste.
psychognosis, psychognosy, psychognostic
Any penetrating study of the psyche, especially as concerned with each individual character.
psychogogic
Acting as a stimulant to the emotions.
psychogram
A chart depicting personality characteristics.
psychograph
1. A chart that lists personality traits.
2. A history of the personality of an individual.
2. A history of the personality of an individual.
psychography, psychographic
1. The history, description, or delineation of the mind or soul, or of mind in the abstract; the descriptive branch of psychology.
2. Supposed spirit-writing by the hand or intervention of a medium.
3. The literary characterization of an individual, real or fictional, that uses psychoanalytical and psychological categories and theories; a psychological biography or character description.
2. Supposed spirit-writing by the hand or intervention of a medium.
3. The literary characterization of an individual, real or fictional, that uses psychoanalytical and psychological categories and theories; a psychological biography or character description.
The literary characterization of an individual, real or fictional, that uses psychoanalytical and psychological categories and theories; a psychological biography or character description.
