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Does the word psychosomatic contain greek root meaning body?

Yes, the word "psychosomatic" contains the Greek root soma, meaning body.

Here's the breakdown:

* Psycho- comes from the Greek word psyche, meaning mind or soul.

* -somatic comes from the Greek word soma, meaning body.

Therefore, "psychosomatic" literally means mind-body, reflecting the idea that mental and emotional states can affect physical health.

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