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Record 1 2017-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Neuroses
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A somatoform disorder characterized by a preoccupation with bodily functions and the interpretation of normal sensations ... or minor abnormalities ... as indications of serious problems needing medical attention.

OBS

[In the] Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, ... people previously diagnosed with hypochondriasis may be classified as having one of these disorders: illness anxiety disorder, especially if there are no physical symptoms or they're mild; [or] somatic symptom disorder, especially if there are multiple or major physical symptoms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Névroses
  • Psychologie clinique
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

[Trouble mental caractérisé par] une préoccupation centrée sur la crainte ou l'idée d'être atteint d'une maladie grave, fondée sur l'interprétation erronée [soit de] certaines fonctions corporelles [...] soit de perturbations physiques mineures [...] soit de senstations physiques vagues et ambiguës [...]

OBS

[...] le terme d'hypocondrie disparaît dans le DSM-5 [Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux, 5e édition], les cas anciennement diagnostiqués par le DSM-IV [Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux, 4e édition] se trouvant répartis entre deux nouvelles entités syndromiques : le trouble à symptomatologie somatique et la crainte excessive d'avoir une maladie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Neurosis
  • Psicología clínica
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
DEF

Afección nerviosa caracterizada por una tristeza habitual y una preocupación exagerada, constante y angustiosa por la salud en la que inclusive se sienten todos los síntomas o signos de padecimientos asociados, sin tenerlos.

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