Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Conversion Hysteria.
Conversion Hysteria - as a noun
A mental disorder characterized by the conversion of mental conflict into somatic forms (into paralysis or anesthesia having no apparent cause)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conversion disorderconversion reactionHypernyms (Closely Related)
disturbancefoliemental disordermental disturbancepsychological disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The patient's conversion hysteria manifested as paralysis in her legs, even though there was no physiological reason for it."
"Treatment for conversion hysteria often involves psychotherapy to address the underlying emotional factors."
"Some historical cases of conversion hysteria have been linked to repressed trauma or unresolved conflicts."
"A misdiagnosis of conversion hysteria can lead to delayed or inadequate treatment for genuine medical conditions."
"Psychologists and psychiatrists use various diagnostic criteria to differentiate conversion hysteria from other somatic disorders."
