obsessive-compulsive disorder

noun

1. psychiatry an anxiety disorder in which patients are driven to repeat the same act, such as washing their hands, over and over again, usually for many hours OCD

obsessive-compulsive disorder

/ əb-sĕs′ĭv-kəm-pŭl′sĭv /

1. A psychiatric disorder characterized by the persistent intrusion of repetitive, unwanted thoughts which may be accompanied by compulsive actions, such as handwashing. The individual cannot voluntarily prevent these thoughts or actions, which interfere with normal functioning.

Example Sentences

He has obsessive-compulsive disorder and ocular motor sensory deficit (he has trouble reading).

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Neighbors have described him as “odd” and said he behaves as if he has an obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Until now, the prevailing clinical assumption has held that hoarding is a member of the obsessive-compulsive disorder family.

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Munn says her obsessive-compulsive disorder will come in handy.

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Sheen and Stern, little-known to most people, also grappled with obsessive-compulsive disorder in the past.

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