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‖Neurosis (?), n.; pl. Neuroses (#). [NL., fr. Gr. νεῦρον nerve.]
    1. (Med.) A functional nervous affection or disease, that is, a disease of the nerves without any appreciable change of nerve structure.

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    2. (Psychiatry) a mental or emotional disorder that affects only part of the personality, and involves less distorted perceptions of reality than a psychosis.  As used in medicine, anxiety is a prominent characteristic, and the condition may be accompanied by psychosomatic symptoms.  Phobias and compulsive behavior are common varieties. [MW10]

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