conversion disorder
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conversion disorder
n.
A psychiatric disorder characterized by the presence of symptoms, such as paralysis, tremor, or visual or auditory problems, that resemble those of nervous system dysfunction but cannot be explained by a neurological disorder. Development of the disorder is often associated with psychological stress or trauma. Also called conversion reaction, functional neurological symptom disorder.
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conversion disorder
n
(Pathology) a psychological disorder in which severe physical symptoms like blindness or paralysis appear with no apparent physical cause
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