| 释义 |
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) A type of psychiatric anxiety disorder characterized by a person’s recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and related ritualistic and repetitive behaviors (compul-sions) such as counting, checking, cleaning, or handwashing in an attempt to neutralize the obsessions.The rituals, however, provide only temporary relief and, therefore, must be repeated, again and again. By the 74570c15.qxd 9/11/07 12:26 PM Page 346 |