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psych/o — Mind

psych/o means mind. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: psychology.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Mind

• Ancient Greek: ψυχή (psyche)

Examples and word parts

psychology

The study of mind and behavior.

Word parts: psych/o (mind) + -logy (study of)

Recorded forms: psych-, psyche-, psycho-

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