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psychoanalysis (n.)

1906, from Psychoanalyse, coined 1896 in French by Freud from Latinized form of Greek psykhē "the soul, mind, spirit; understanding" (see psyche) + German Analyse, from Greek analysis (see analysis). Freud earlier used psychische analyse (1894).

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Definitions of psychoanalysis from WordNet

psychoanalysis (n.)
a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud;
his physician recommended psychoanalysis
Synonyms: analysis / depth psychology
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