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Meaning of CONVERSION HYSTERIA

Pronunciation:  kun'vurzhun hi'steereeu

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 Definition: [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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 Synonyms: conversion disorder, conversion reaction
 
 See Also: disturbance, folie, glove anesthesia, mental disorder, mental disturbance, psychological disorder

 

 

 

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