a group of neuroses characterized by phobias, obsessions, undue anxiety, etc.
Origin of psychasthenia
ModL: see psycho- and astheniapsychasthenia
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psychasthenia
noun
A group of psychiatric symptoms, including phobias, obsessions, and compulsions, that were formerly thought to constitute a distinct disorder but are currently attributed to other disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders.
Related Forms:
- psy′chas·then′ic
adjective
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psychasthenia - Medical Definition
n.
A group of psychiatric symptoms, including phobias, obsessions, and compulsions, that were formerly thought to constitute a distinct disorder but are currently attributed to other disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders.
Related Forms:
- psy′chas·then′ic (-thĕn′ĭk)
adj.
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