neurosis

• Trouble mental ou de la personnalité, généralement bénin, caractérisé par de l'anxiété, des phobies ou des comportements compulsifs, sans lésion organique ou neurologique identifiable.

A noun referring to a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction.

1. Mental health conditionC1formalmedical

   A relatively mild mental or emotional disorder that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or obsessive behavior.

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   • His neurosis manifests as a constant need for reassurance.
   • Therapy can help manage the symptoms of neurosis.
   • She was diagnosed with a mild neurosis related to social situations.

   Synonymespsychoneurosis