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How do you spell Psychiatry?

Correct spelling

psychiatry

Remember: PSYche + iaTRY = psychiatry. The mind tries to heal.

Why is psychiatry spelled this way?

From Greek psykhe (mind) + iatreia (healing). Psychiatry is mind-healing — medicine applied to the invisible organ of thought and feeling.

Common misspellings of psychiatry

psychiatrypsyciatryphychiatrypsychiatery

Example

After years of struggling with anxiety, she finally decided to pursue a career in psychiatry to help others.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell psychiatry?+
The correct spelling is "psychiatry". Remember: PSYche + iaTRY = psychiatry. The mind tries to heal.
Is it psychiatry or psychiatry?+
The correct spelling is "psychiatry", not "psychiatry".

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