conversion disorder Synonyms
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conversion disorder Meaning
conversion disorder (n)
a mental disorder characterized by the conversion of mental conflict into somatic forms (into paralysis or anesthesia having no apparent cause)
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a mental disorder characterized by the conversion of mental conflict into somatic forms (into paralysis or anesthesia having no apparent cause)
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Conversion disorder is a condition where psychological stress manifests as physical symptoms without an underlying medical cause.
The patient's unexplained paralysis was diagnosed as conversion disorder after extensive medical tests ruled out neurological conditions.
Symptoms of conversion disorder can include blindness, paralysis, seizures, or loss of sensation.
Treatment for conversion disorder often involves psychotherapy to address underlying psychological factors contributing to the symptoms.
