noun
holism; mind-body unity
Primarily a medical or philosophical term for the idea that mind and body are an integrated whole. Often used in holistic medicine contexts.
See also: ホリスティック
心身一体の考え方はホリスティック医学の基本です。
The concept of mind-body unity is fundamental to holistic medicine.
ホリスティック is a loanword meaning 'holistic', often used as an adjective. 心身一体 is a native compound noun specifically emphasizing the inseparability of mind and body.
Compound of 心身 (mind and body) and 一体 (one body, unity). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with holistic philosophy.