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isolated explosive disorder

an impulse-control disorder characterized by a single, discrete episode in which the individual commits a violent, catastrophic act, such as shooting strangers during a sudden fit of rage. The episode is out of all proportion to any precipitating stress, is not due to any other mental disorder or to a general medical condition, and is not substance induced. Also called catathymic crisis. Compare intermittent explosive disorder.

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pl. n. see stratum.