conversion disorder

Questions

What does conversion disorder mean?

A condition where the patient displays neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits, but without any neurological explanation, usually traced back to a psychological trigger.

Where does conversion disorder come from?

From conversion + disorder.

How to pronounce conversion disorder

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