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Term: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Description:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that individuals feel driven to perform.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Medical Definition

(noun) A type of anxiety disorder where an individual experiences uncontrollable, repetitive thoughts and engages in ritualistic behaviors in an attempt to alleviate anxiety caused by these thoughts.

Example Sentence:

He was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder after spending hours each day cleaning and organizing his belongings.

Sense 2: Common Usage

(noun) A term used colloquially to describe someone excessively focused on cleanliness, neatness, or precision.

Example Sentence:

She's so obsessed with cleanliness and order that her friends jokingly refer to her as having obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Sense 3: Local Usage

(noun) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as referred to within a particular community or region.

Example Sentence:

In our local community, many individuals face challenges associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder due to lack of awareness and available resources.

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