Meaning of the word "borderline personality disorder" in English

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borderline personality disorder

US /ˈbɔːrdərlaɪn pɜːrsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːrdər/
UK /ˈbɔːrdərlaɪn pɜːrsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːrdər/
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Noun

1.

a mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships

Example:
She was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder after years of struggling with emotional instability.
Therapy can be very effective in managing symptoms of borderline personality disorder.
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