psychiatric

[ˌsaɪkɪˈætrɪk]

psychiatric Definition

relating to mental illness or its treatment.

Using psychiatric: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "psychiatric" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment.

  • Example

    The patient was referred to a psychiatric specialist for further evaluation.

  • Example

    The study focuses on the psychiatric effects of trauma on children.

psychiatric Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for psychiatric

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Summary: psychiatric in Brief

The term 'psychiatric' [ˌsaɪkɪˈætrɪk] refers to anything related to mental illness or its treatment. It is often used in medical contexts, such as 'He was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment,' and research studies, such as 'The study focuses on the psychiatric effects of trauma on children.'

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