Medical Definition of Repetition-compulsion

1. In psychoanalysis, the tendency to repeat earlier experiences or actions, in an unconscious effort to achieve belated mastery over them; a morbid need to repeat a particular behaviour such as handwashing or repeated checking to see if the door is locked. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Repetition-compulsion

repertory company
reperusal
reperusals
reperuse
reperused
reperuses
reperusing
repetency
repetend
repetends
repetetive
repetiteur
repetiteurs
repetitio
repetition
repetition-compulsion (current term)
repetition-compulsion principle
repetition/replication
repetition rate
repetition time
repetitional
repetitionary
repetitioner
repetitions
repetitious
repetitiously
repetitiousness
repetitive
repetitive DNA
repetitive strain injury

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