conversion disorder

• Trouble médical dans lequel une personne présente des symptômes physiques tels qu'une paralysie, une cécité ou des convulsions qui ne peuvent être expliqués par des causes neurologiques ou médicales et qui sont considérés comme liés à des facteurs psychologiques.

A medical condition in which a person experiences physical symptoms, such as paralysis, blindness, or seizures, that cannot be explained by a neurological or medical cause and are believed to be linked to psychological factors.

1. Psychological conditionC1formal

   A mental health condition where a person experiences physical symptoms (such as paralysis, blindness, or seizures) that cannot be explained by a medical condition, and are believed to be linked to psychological stress or trauma.

   trouble de conversion

   • The patient was diagnosed with conversion disorder after tests ruled out neurological damage.
   • Her sudden blindness was later attributed to conversion disorder triggered by a traumatic event.
   • Therapy often helps individuals with conversion disorder manage their symptoms.