psychasthenia
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psy·chas·the·ni·a
(sī'kəs-thē'nē-ə) 
n.
A psychological disorder characterized by phobias, obsessions, compulsions, or excessive anxiety. No longer in scientific use.
psychasthenic psy'chas·then'ic (-thĕn'ĭk) adj.
n.
A psychological disorder characterized by phobias, obsessions, compulsions, or excessive anxiety. No longer in scientific use.
psychasthenic psy'chas·then'ic (-thĕn'ĭk) adj.
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psy·chas·the·ni·a
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psychasthenia
an incapacity to resolve doubts/uncertainties or to resist obsessions/compulsions that one knows are irrational
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categories related to 'psychasthenia'
- Mental States, Processes, and Behavior - psychasthenia: neurosis characterized by phobias and obsessions
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