primary obsessional slowness

an uncommon and severe subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized by an excessive orderliness and by routine self-care (e.g., washing, brushing teeth, getting dressed) that takes many hours to complete. [first described in 1974 by psychologist Stanley Rachman (1934– )]

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November 22nd 2024

on response (ON response)

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