| obsessive-compulsive disorder |
an anxiety disorder in which a person has an unreasonable thought, fear, or worry that he or she tries to manage through a ritualized activity to reduce the anxiety. Frequently occurring disturbing thoughts or images are called obsessions, and the rituals performed to try to prevent or dispel them are called compulsions.
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| obsessive-compulsive disorder |
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a disorder characterized by the presence of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are repetitive, unwanted thoughts. There is a sense of urgency and tension that rises until the person feels compelled to act on the obsessive thought. An action based on an obsessive thought is called a compulsion. Compulsions range from mild checking behavior (is the stove off? ...
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| obsessive-compulsive disorder |
( OCD ). Characterised by intrusive, unwanted, repetitive thoughts and rituals performed out of a feeling of urgent need; at least one-third of adult cases begins in childhood.
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| obsessive-compulsive disorder |
a condition that is characterized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions. Obsessions are recurrent, intrusive thoughts usually irrational worries that often necessitate behaviors to prevent untoward consequences (eg, fears of contamination from dirt requiring the individual to wear gloves at all times). ...
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| obsessive-compulsive disorder |
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense, recurrent, unwanted thoughts and rituals that are beyond the person's control.
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