neurosis

neurosis definition - medical

neu·ro·sis (no͝o-rōˈsĭs)

noun pl. neu·ro·ses (-sēz)
A psychological state characterized by excessive anxiety or insecurity, compensated for by various defense mechanisms and lacking evidence of neurologic or other organic disease. No longer used in psychiatric diagnosis.

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