dissociative identity disorder

US /dɪˌsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv aɪˈden.t̬ə.t̬i dɪsˈɔːr.dər/
UK /dɪˌsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv aɪˈden.t̬ə.t̬i dɪsˈɔːr.dər/
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trouble dissociatif de l'identité, trouble de la personnalité multiple

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.
Elle a été diagnostiquée avec un trouble dissociatif de l'identité après des années de lacunes de mémoire inexpliquées et de changements de comportement.
Understanding dissociative identity disorder requires specialized knowledge in psychology.
Comprendre le trouble dissociatif de l'identité nécessite des connaissances spécialisées en psychologie.