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Where does “psycho-” come from?

psycho- (English) comes from Ancient Greek ψυχο-.

psycho- (English): Relating to the soul, the mind, or to psychology

Definitions

  1. Relating to the soul, the mind, or to psychology

Ancestry of “psycho-”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekψυχο-—

Words derived from “psycho-”

  • psychotherapy
  • psychoanalysis
  • psychosocial
  • psychoanalytic
  • psychotic
  • psychosis
  • psychopathology
  • antipsychotic
  • psychodynamic
  • psychotherapist
  • psychotropic
  • psychoanalyst
  • psychotherapeutic
  • psychomotor
  • psychopathy
  • psychosomatic
  • psychopathic
  • psychophysical
  • psychoactive
  • psychoanalytical
  • biopsychosocial
  • psychosexual
  • psychogenic
  • psychophysiological
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