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obsessive-compulsive disorder
/ˈɑːkd/
/ˈɒkd/
OCDObsessive-compulsive disorder
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a disorder causing a person to have recurring unwanted thoughts or to do something such as cleaning or checking on something over and over
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ) is characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts ( obsessions ) and repetitive behaviors ( compulsions ) performed to alleviate anxiety.
El trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC) se caracteriza por pensamientos persistentes y no deseados (obsesiones) y comportamientos repetitivos (compulsiones) realizados para aliviar la ansiedad.
Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder may feel compelled to perform rituals, such as excessive hand-washing or checking locks, to prevent perceived harm.
Las personas con trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo pueden sentirse obligadas a realizar rituales, como lavarse las manos en exceso o revisar las cerraduras, para evitar un daño percibido.
