Organic/Biological Cause

Definition

When a person's symptoms are attributed to an organic/biological cause, it means that the symptoms are believed to be caused by physical factors such as genetics, brain chemistry, or hormonal imbalances.

Related terms

Psychophysiology: The study of how biological processes and psychological factors interact and influence each other.

Neurotransmitters:

Chemical messengers in the brain that transmit signals between neurons.

Hormones:

Chemical substances produced by glands in the body that regulate various bodily functions.