| Medical Definition: |
A disorder whose predominant feature is a loss or alteration in physical functioning that suggests a physical disorder but that is actually a direct expression of a psychological conflict or need. |
| Guide Notes: |
use Cat F3 qualif; X ref GLOBUS HYSTERICUS: of psychogenic origin but globus sensation of non-psychogenic origin is indexed under DEGLUTITION DISORDERS or specific organ/dis or other disease heading |
| Also Called: |
Astasia-Abasia,Globus Hystericus |
| Previously Indexed: |
Hysteria (1966-1968) |
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