NALT

Preferred term

obsessive-compulsive disorder

Topic

An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, persistent obsessions or compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive ideas, thoughts, or images that are experienced as senseless or repugnant. Compulsions are repetitive and seemingly purposeful behavior which the individual generally recognizes as senseless and from which the individual does not derive pleasure although it may provide a release from tension.

personality disorders

obsessive-compulsive neurosis

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

70504

Spanish

trastorno obsesivo compulsivo

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199422

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Created 5/15/13, last modified 7/31/15