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NALT Concept Space
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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. behavior disorders
  5. personality disorders
  6. obsessive-compulsive disorder
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. behavior disorders
  5. personality disorders
  6. obsessive-compulsive disorder
  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. behavior disorders
  5. personality disorders
  6. obsessive-compulsive disorder
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. behavior disorders
  5. personality disorders
  6. obsessive-compulsive disorder
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. behavior disorders
  5. personality disorders
  6. obsessive-compulsive disorder

Preferred term

obsessive-compulsive disorder

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, persistent obsessions or compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive ideas, thoughts, or images that are experienced as senseless or repugnant. Compulsions are repetitive and seemingly purposeful behavior which the individual generally recognizes as senseless and from which the individual does not derive pleasure although it may provide a release from tension.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • obsessive-compulsive neurosis

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199422

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