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psychiatry

Pronunciation: /sʌɪˈkʌɪətri/

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Definition of psychiatry

noun

[mass noun]
  • the study and treatment of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and abnormal behaviour.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek psukhē 'soul, mind' + iatreia 'healing' (from iatros 'healer')

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