Meaning Of The Word OCD

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OCD Meaning

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What's The Definition Of OCD?

obsessive-compulsive disorder in British English
noun: an anxiety disorder in which patients are driven to repeat the same act, such as washing their hands, over and over again, usually for many hours

OCD
adjective: If you describe someone as OCD, you mean that they have the condition OCD or that they have a tendency to think or worry too much about a particular thing.
uncountable noun: OCD is a condition in which someone has repeated thoughts or worries that they cannot control, or cannot stop doing a particular thing such as washing their hands. OCD is an abbreviation for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

OCD in American English
abbreviation: Office of Civil Defense

OCD in British English
abbreviation for: obsessive-compulsive disorder

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