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psychosomatic disorder

/ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk dɪsˈɔːdə/

Tradução: Condição médica em que fatores psicológicos, como estresse ou transtorno emocional, causam ou agravam sintomas físicos no organismo.

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/ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk dɪsˈɔːdə/C1formalmedical
  • ptCondição médica em que fatores psicológicos, como estresse ou transtorno emocional, causam ou agravam sintomas físicos no organismo.

A medical condition where psychological factors, such as stress or emotional distress, cause or worsen physical symptoms in the body.

  1. Mind-body illnessC1formal

    A physical condition or disease that is caused or worsened by mental factors such as stress, anxiety, or emotional distress.

    ptTranstorno psicossomático

    • Chronic stress can lead to psychosomatic disorders like tension headaches.
    • The doctor explained that his stomach pain was a psychosomatic disorder related to work pressure.
    • Psychosomatic disorders often require both medical and psychological treatment.