psychogenesis
noun
psy·cho·gen·e·sis ˌsī-kō-ˈje-nə-səs 
1
: the origin and development of mental functions, traits, or states
2
: development from mental as distinguished from physical origins
psychogenetic
ˌsī-kō-jə-ˈne-tik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Citing the growing literature on psychogenesis, a neurosurgeon suggested a lobotomy. 
Jim Carrier, STAT, 12 June 2018
Jim Carrier, STAT, 12 June 2018 Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
psychogenesis
noun
psy·cho·gen·e·sis ˌsī-kə-ˈjen-ə-səs
plural psychogeneses -ˌsēz
1
: the origin and development of mental functions, traits, or states
2
: development from mental as distinguished from physical origins
the psychogenesis of an illness