Relating to or involving both the mind and the body, especially in the context of physical symptoms that are thought to be caused or exacerbated by mental factors.
The doctor explained that her headaches were psychosomatic, likely triggered by stress and anxiety.
Denoting a physical illness or other condition that is caused or aggravated by mental factors such as internal conflict or stress.
Psychosomatic disorders often manifest as genuine pain even though no physical cause can be found.