symptom formation

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The process of developing a physical or behavioral substitute for an unconscious impulse or a conflict that causes anxiety, such as avoiding crowds.symptom substitution

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Words nearby symptom formation

symptomatic reaction, symptomatize, symptomatology, symptomatolytic, symptom complex, symptom formation, symptomize, symptomless, symptosis, syn-, synaeresis

How to use symptom formation in a sentence

Twin buglers played “Taps” and three police helicopters flew overhead in the missing-man formation.
Funeral Protest Is Too Much for NYPD Union Boss|Michael Daly|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“Stay in formation,” a sergeant from the ceremonial unit said over a public address system to the cops along the street.
Funeral Protest Is Too Much for NYPD Union Boss|Michael Daly|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
This led to the formation of a Christian militant group to counter the rebels, and all-out sectarian violence exploded.
The Year’s Most Forgotten Humanitarian Crisis|Nina Strochlic|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
They looked up into the blue sky as the helicopters flew over in a lost man formation.
Choking Back Tears, Thousands of Cops Honor Fallen Officer Ramos|Michael Daly|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“Mistletoe infections can be a symptom of larger problems,” notes Shaw.
Mistletoe is the Vampire of Plants|Helen Thompson|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As a rule, however, persistent glycosuria is diagnostic of diabetes mellitus, of which disease it is the essential symptom.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
In diabetes its presence is a grave symptom and often forewarns of approaching coma.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
I've had a good deal of experience with bridegrooms; believe me, it's the general symptom.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Chyluria occurs most frequently as a symptom of infection by Filaria sanguinis hominis.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
The significance of the different varieties is more readily understood if one considers their mode of formation.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd