neurosis
nounfemininetécnico/newˈɾɔzɨ/medium
neu·ro·se
Definition
A mental or emotional disorder, typically of psychological origin, characterized by anxiety, compulsions, phobias, or depression, without loss of contact with reality.
His compulsive behavior was diagnosed as a form of neurosis.
She sought therapy for a chronic anxiety neurosis.
Common collocations
anxiety neurosisobsessive neurosissuffer from neurosistreat neurosis
Etymology
Do grego 'neûron' (nervo) + '-osis' (estado patológico).