hysterical disorder

an outdated name for any disorder characterized by involuntary psychogenic dysfunction of the sensory, motor, or visceral activities of the body. See conversion disorder; somatization disorder.

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Psychology term of the day

February 17th 2025

psychotic

adj. of, relating to, or affected by psychosis or a psychotic disorder.