Meaning of the word "dissociative identity disorder" in English
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dissociative identity disorder
US /dɪˌsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv aɪˈden.t̬ə.t̬i dɪsˈɔːr.dər/
UK /dɪˌsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv aɪˈden.t̬ə.t̬i dɪsˈɔːr.dər/
Noun
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a mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states, each with its own pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self. These states recurrently take control of the person's behavior, accompanied by an inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.
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She was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder after years of unexplained memory gaps and shifts in behavior.
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Understanding dissociative identity disorder requires specialized knowledge in psychology.
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