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Definition of Conversion reaction
1. Noun. A mental disorder characterized by the conversion of mental conflict into somatic forms (into paralysis or anesthesia having no apparent cause).
Exact synonyms: Conversion Disorder, Conversion Hysteria
Generic synonyms: Disturbance, Folie, Mental Disorder, Mental Disturbance, Psychological Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Glove Anesthesia
Generic synonyms: Disturbance, Folie, Mental Disorder, Mental Disturbance, Psychological Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Glove Anesthesia
Medical Definition of Conversion reaction
1. A conversion of emotional stress or mental disturbance into a physical symptom. Examples include paralysis, blindness, inability to speak or another sudden debilitating problem for no reason evident through testing. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Conversion Reaction
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