la belle in·dif·fer·ence (lä b l   -d -f -räs )n. A naive, inappropriate lack of emotion or concern for the perceptions by others of one's disability, usually seen in persons with conversion disorder. Also called belle indifference. |
la belle indifference
[lä bel indifāräNs′]
Etymology: Fr, nice indifference
an air of unconcern displayed by some patients toward their physical symptoms. It is believed the physical symptoms may relieve anxiety and result in secondary gains in the form of sympathy and attention given by others.
la belle indifference
Conversion disorder, see there
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