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neurotic
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neurotic /neu·rot·ic/ (ndbobr-rot´ik)
1. pertaining to or characterized by a neurosis.
2. a person affected with a neurosis.
neu·rot·ic (n-rtk)
adj.
Of, relating to, derived from, or affected with a neurosis.
n.
A person suffering from a neurosis.
Neurotic
Behavior characterized by neurosis, mental functional orders with symptoms such as anxiety, depression, compulsions, and phobias.
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neurotic
[n(y)oo͡rot′ik]
Etymology: Gk, neuron + osis, condition; L, icus, like
1  adj, pertaining to neurosis.
2  adj, pertaining to the nerves.
3  n, one who is afflicted with a neurosis.
4  n,
Usage notes: informal.
an emotionally unstable person.
neurotic [noo͡-rot´ik]
1. pertaining to or characterized by neurosis.
2. a person affected with a neurosis.
neurotic disorder neurosis.
neurotic
adjective Referring to neurosis, see there noun A person with a neurotic disorder; any person with a mental disorder other than a psychotic disorder
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