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psychotherapy

psy·cho·ther·a·py

psychotherapy

 
pronunciation:
saI ko the r pi
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part of speech: noun
definition: the science or technique of treating mental and emotional problems with psychological methods rather than drugs or medications.
similar words:
analysis
derivation: psychotherapist (n.)
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The word psychotherapy contains the following part:
psych, psycho Greek root that means mind, soul, mental process