English · Word Candidate

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.

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