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conversion disorder

noun

Definition of conversion disorder

: a psychoneurosis in which bodily symptoms (such as paralysis of the limbs) appear without physical basis

— called also conversion hysteria, conversion reaction

Examples of conversion disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Coutlress has a conversion disorder that has affected her leg function. — Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, "Teen who couldn't walk for 10 months surprises prom date with first steps," 3 May 2018 Jihan was diagnosed with conversion disorder, a catchall description for neurological symptoms not explained by medical causes. — Catherine Porter, New York Times, "Canada Struggles as It Opens Its Arms to Victims of ISIS," 16 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of conversion disorder

1980, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for conversion disorder

conversion disorder

noun
variants: also conversion hysteria or conversion reaction

Medical Definition of conversion disorder

: a psychiatric disorder in which bodily symptoms (as paralysis of the limbs) appear without physical basis and that is typically associated with psychological stress or conflict

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