psychogenic
📖 Definitions
adjective
Originating in the mind (having a psychological rather than a physiological cause).
💬 Usage Examples
“‘Turns out I don’t really have amnesia, I’m just hysterical.’ His gaze whipped to hers, fierce, indignant. ‘Psychogenic amnesia is no less real than organic. It’s a self-preservation mechanism.’” Catherine Mann & Olivia Gates; Escaping with the Billionaire; Harlequin; 2015.