psych/o
Word root Medical Terminology
Mind.
Example: psychology (study of the mind and behavior)
Sources
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Psychology 2e, Chapter 1 Key Terms · OpenStax
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