Psychiatry (Noun)

Meaning

The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Psychological Medicine
• Psychopathology

Hypernyms

• Medical Specialty

Hyponyms

• Mental Hygiene
• Psychotherapeutics

Related Words

• Psychiatric (adjective)
• Psychiatrical (adjective)
• Psychiatrist (noun)