SOMATOFORM DISORDER
\sˈɒmɐtˌɒfɔːm dɪsˈɔːdə], \sˈɒmɐtˌɒfɔːm dɪsˈɔːdə], \s_ˈɒ_m_ɐ_t_ˌɒ_f_ɔː_m d_ɪ_s_ˈɔː_d_ə]\
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Disorders having the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition but that are not fully explained by a general medical condition, by the direct effects of a substance, or by another mental disorder. The symptoms must cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. In contrast to FACTITIOUS DISORDERS and MALINGERING, the physical symptoms are not under voluntary control. (APA, DSM-IV)
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basidiomycota
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