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Conversion disorder

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conversion disorder
n.
A disorder involving the loss or alteration of physical functioning, such as paralysis, voice loss, tunnel vision, or seizures, that is the result of a psychological involvement or need rather than a physical illness or disease. Also called conversion hysteria, conversion reaction.
Conversion disorder
A somatoform disorder characterized by the transformation of a psychological feeling or impulse into a physical symptom. Conversion disorder was previously called hysterical neurosis, conversion type.
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1) In this article, we describe two cases of conversion disorder in older women that manifested as stridor.
Hysterical stridor: a report of two cases. (Original Article) by Ahmed, Sahar M. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Conversion disorder falls under a class of disorders known as the somatoform disorders.
Traumatic brain injury when symptoms don't add up: conversion and ... by Gross, Patricia / The Journal of Rehabilitation
The complaints of young people with gongenital rubella may be mistaken for irresponsible behavior, immaturity, depression, malingering or conversion disorder.
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