| neurotic | 1. Pertaining to or characterised by neurosis. 2. A person affected with a neurosis. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| neurotic disorders | Disorders in which the symptoms are distressing to the individual and recognised by him or her as being unacceptable. Social relationships may be greatly affected but usually remain within acceptable limits. The disturbance is relatively enduring or recurrent without treatment. (12 Dec 1998) |
| neurotic excoriation | Repeated self-induced excoriation, with or without underlying skin lesions, associated with compulsive or neurotic behavioural problems. (05 Mar 2000) |
| neurotic manifestation | A manifestation characterised by such defenses as conversion, dissociation, displacement, phobia formation, or repetitive thoughts and acts being utilised to handle anxiety; in contrast to psychotic manifestation's, gross distortion or falsification of reality is not exhibited, and gross disintegration of the personality is not usually observed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| neuroticism | The condition or psychological trait of being neurotic. (05 Mar 2000) |