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psychiatric

 

[ saɪˈkaɪətrɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

related to mental health

Relating to the study and treatment of mental illness or disorders.

Synonyms

mental health, psychological, psychological

Examples of usage

  • Psychiatric hospitals provide care for patients with severe mental health issues.
  • She works as a psychiatric nurse, helping patients with their mental health.
  • The psychiatric field has made significant advancements in understanding mental disorders.
  • Many psychiatric medications are available to help manage symptoms.
  • Psychiatric evaluations are often used to diagnose mental health conditions.
Context #2 | Noun

medical profession

A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.

Synonyms

doctor, mental health professional, therapist

Examples of usage

  • She decided to become a psychiatrist to help those struggling with mental health.
  • The team of psychiatrists at the hospital work together to treat patients.
  • Psychiatrists often work in collaboration with therapists and counselors.
  • Seeing a psychiatrist can be beneficial for managing mental health conditions.
  • The psychiatrist prescribed medication to help with the patient's symptoms.

Translations

Translations of the word "psychiatric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 psiquiátrico

🇮🇳 मनोचिकित्सकीय

🇩🇪 psychiatrisch

🇮🇩 psikiatri

🇺🇦 психіатричний

🇵🇱 psychiatryczny

🇯🇵 精神科の

🇫🇷 psychiatrique

🇪🇸 psiquiátrico

🇹🇷 psikiyatrik

🇰🇷 정신과의

🇸🇦 نفسي

🇨🇿 psychiatrický

🇸🇰 psychiatrický

🇨🇳 精神病的

🇸🇮 psihiatričen

🇮🇸 geðlæknisfræðilegur

🇰🇿 психиатриялық

🇬🇪 ფსიქიატრიული

🇦🇿 psixiatrik

🇲🇽 psiquiátrico

Etymology

The word 'psychiatric' originated from the Greek word 'psychikos', meaning 'of the mind', and the word 'iatreia', meaning 'healing' or 'curing'. The term 'psychiatric' first appeared in the early 19th century to describe the medical field focused on mental illness and disorders. Throughout history, psychiatric practices and treatments have evolved significantly, leading to improved understanding and care for individuals with mental health conditions.

See also: psychedelic, psychiatrist.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,355 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.