TITLE

psychic

PUB. DATE

January 2005

SOURCE

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1807

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Reference Entry

ABSTRACT

A definition of the term "psychic" is presented. It means concerning the mind or psyche. It also refers to an individual endowed with supernatural powers, such as the ability to read the minds of others or to foresee coming events; one who claims to be sensitive to nonphysical forces.

ACCESSION #

21242730

 

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