Definition of Obsessive-compulsive disorder

1. Noun. An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings and repetitive, ritualized behaviors.

Generic synonyms: Anxiety Disorder
Derivative terms: Obsessive-compulsive, Obsessive-compulsive

Definition of Obsessive-compulsive disorder

1. Noun. (medicine) A form of anxiety characterised by an obsessive compulsion to repeatedly perform trivial or meaningless actions. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Obsessive-compulsive disorder

1. An anxiety disorder characterised by recurrent, persistent obsessions or compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive ideas, thoughts, or images that are experienced as senseless or repugnant. Compulsions are repetitive and seemingly purposeful behaviour which the individual generally recognises as senseless and from which the individual does not derive pleasure although it may provide a release from tension. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

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observing
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obsess
obsessed
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obsession
obsessional
obsessional neurosis
obsessionally
obsessions
obsessive
obsessive-compulsive
obsessive-compulsive disorder (current term)
obsessive-compulsive neurosis
obsessive-compulsive personality
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
obsessive behaviour
obsessive personality
obsessively
obsessiveness
obsessivenesses
obsessives
obsessivity
obsessor
obsessors
obsidian
obsidians

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