psychiatry

CEFRB2

/saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    The medical study and treatment of mental illness.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The branch of medicine that focuses on mental and behavioral health by subjectively diagnosing, treating, or preventing mental disorders (mental illnesses) and behavioural conditions.

Examples

  • Dr. Jackson has been practicing psychiatry for years.

  • Maria works in the field of psychiatry.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • Sami read psychiatry books.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French psychiatrie. First attested in 1846.