psychasthenia

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(sī′kas t̸hē′nē ə, -t̸hēn′yə)

noun

a group of neuroses characterized by phobias, obsessions, undue anxiety, etc.

Origin: ModL: see psycho- & asthenia

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See psychasthenia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A psychological disorder characterized by phobias, obsessions, compulsions, or excessive anxiety. No longer in scientific use.

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  • psyˌchas·thenˈic (-thĕnˈĭk) adjective
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