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psyche and combining form psycho-

Term: psyche and combining form psycho-

Origin: Anc Greek
????/psixhi > ????/psicho (= blow, breath).
A psyche in Greek mythology means a butterfly

Coined: -

Definition:

the soul, spirit, breath, life. The ability of a human being for thoughts, emotions and judgment.

Runon derivatives :

psychataxia, psychedelic, psychiatry, psychic, psychoactive, psychoanalysis, psychobiology, psychogenic, psychology, psychometry, psychoneurosis, psychopathy, psychophysiology, psychosexual, psuchosis, psychotherapy, psychotropic,

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