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kleptomania
[klep″to-ma´ne-ah]an impulse control disorder consisting of an abnormal, uncontrollable desire to steal.
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klep·to·ma·ni·a
(klep'tō-mā'nē-ă),A disorder of impulse control characterized by a morbid tendency to steal.
[G. kleptō, to steal, + mania, insanity]
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kleptomania
(klĕp′tə-mā′nē-ə, -mān′yə)n.
A psychiatric disorder characterized by an irresistible impulse to steal things even though there is no personal or financial need for them.
klep′to·ma′ni·ac′ (-nē-ăk′) n.
klep′to·ma·ni′a·cal (-mə-nī′ĭ-kəl) adj.
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kleptomania
Psychology Compulsive stealing, usually of objects which may have symbolic significanceMcGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
klep·to·ma·ni·a
(klep'tō-mā'nē-ă)A disorder of impulse control characterized by a morbid tendency to steal.
[G. kleptō, to steal, + mania, insanity]
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kleptomania
A rare impulse disorder featuring recurrent stealing of things neither needed nor wanted. The object is the emotional relief of tension accompanying a successful theft rather than acquisition. This is often followed by strong guilt feelings. Only 1 person in 20 arrested for shop-lifting behaves in a manner consistent with the diagnosis. The cause is unknown.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
Kleptomania
An impulse control disorder in which one steals objects that are of little or no value.
Mentioned in: Impulse Control Disorders, Intermittent Explosive Disorder
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klep·to·ma·ni·a
(klep'tō-mā'nē-ă)A disorder of impulse control with a morbid tendency to steal.
[G. kleptō, to steal, + mania, insanity]
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