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Meaning of PSYCHIATRY
Pronunciation:
si'kIutree
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WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n]
the
branch
of
medicine
dealing
with
the
diagnosis
and
treatment
of
mental
disorders
 
Synonyms:
psychological medicine
,
psychopathology
 
See Also:
medical specialty
,
medicine
,
mental hygiene
,
psychotherapeutics
,
psychotherapy
Biology Dictionary
Definition:
A branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness. Psychiatrists can prescribe medicines, whereas clinical
psychologists
cannot.
 
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