psychological

psychological definition - medical

psy·cho·log·i·cal (sīˌkə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl) or psy·cho·log·ic (-lŏjˈĭk)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to psychology.
  2. Of, relating to, or arising from the mind or emotions.
  3. Influencing or intended to influence the mind or emotions.

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