Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

somaticize

verb

/səˈmætɪˌsaɪz/

Definition

To manifest psychological issues in physical symptoms or bodily experiences.

Examples

Many individuals somaticize their anxiety, experiencing headaches or stomach issues as a result.
During therapy, she learned how to address her emotions instead of somaticizing them into chronic pain.

Meaning

Somaticize refers to the process where emotional distress is expressed through physical sensation and symptoms, rather than purely psychological ways.