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obsessive-compulsive disorder
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OCDObsessive-compulsive disorder
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obsessieve-compulsieve stoornis, OCD
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.
De obsessieve-compulsieve stoornis (OCS) wordt gekenmerkt door aanhoudende, ongewenste gedachten (obsessies) en repetitief gedrag (compulsies) dat wordt uitgevoerd om angst te verlichten.
Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder may feel compelled to perform rituals, such as excessive hand-washing or checking locks, to prevent perceived harm.
Mensen met obsessieve-compulsieve stoornis kunnen zich gedwongen voelen om rituelen uit te voeren, zoals overmatig handen wassen of sloten controleren, om waargenomen schade te voorkomen.
