psychiatry
/saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: psychiatries
Meaning · English
The branch of medicine that focuses on mental and behavioral health by subjectively diagnosing, treating, or preventing mental disorders (mental illnesses) and behavioural conditions.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “psychiatry” mean?
The branch of medicine that focuses on mental and behavioral health by subjectively diagnosing, treating, or preventing mental disorders (mental illnesses) and behavioural conditions.
Is “psychiatry” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.