somatization noun. [,sǝʊmǝtʌɪ'zeɪʃ(ǝ)n] Also somatisation. E20.
[formed as SOMATISM + -IZATION.]
The occurrence of bodily symptoms in consequence of or as an expression of emotional or mental disorder.

■ somatize verb trans. express (a mental state) in the form of bodily symptoms (chiefly as

■ somatizing verbal noun & ppl adjective) M20.

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