Definitions
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- adjective Characterized by
obsessions andcompulsions , especially by the need to performrepetitive tasks
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- noun a person with obsessive-compulsive characteristics
- adjective characterized by obsessions and compulsions
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Examples
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I was feeling the first flush of a condition now known as obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD, which is part of the suite of symptoms commonly seen in combat veterans.
Heart of a Patriot Max Cleland 2009
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Stress-induced conditions include hair loss, heart disease, obesity, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual dysfunction, tooth and gum disease and ulcers or indigestion.
Robert Tornambe, M.D.: Does Stress Make You Ugly? M.D. Robert Tornambe 2010
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Stress-induced conditions include hair loss, heart disease, obesity, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual dysfunction, tooth and gum disease and ulcers or indigestion.
Robert Tornambe, M.D.: Does Stress Make You Ugly? M.D. Robert Tornambe 2010
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I've also been a "Crackberry addict" (an obsessive-compulsive user of the Blackberry device), and was an early adopter of the iPhone, which now keeps me "connected" to family, friends, acquaintances, and others whenever I choose to let it.
Alex Pattakos: The Meaning of Friendship in a Social-Networked World Alex Pattakos 2010
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I've also been a "Crackberry addict" (an obsessive-compulsive user of the Blackberry device), and was an early adopter of the iPhone, which now keeps me "connected" to family, friends, acquaintances, and others whenever I choose to let it.
Alex Pattakos: The Meaning of Friendship in a Social-Networked World Alex Pattakos 2010
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There are treatments, even cures, for depression, paranoia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Gary W. Small, M.D.: The Coming Epidemic of Alzheimer's Disease M.D. Gary W. Small 2010
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There are treatments, even cures, for depression, paranoia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Gary W. Small, M.D.: The Coming Epidemic of Alzheimer's Disease M.D. Gary W. Small 2010
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I've also been a "Crackberry addict" (an obsessive-compulsive user of the Blackberry device), and was an early adopter of the iPhone, which now keeps me "connected" to family, friends, acquaintances, and others whenever I choose to let it.
Alex Pattakos: The Meaning of Friendship in a Social-Networked World Alex Pattakos 2010
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There are treatments, even cures, for depression, paranoia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Gary W. Small, M.D.: The Coming Epidemic of Alzheimer's Disease M.D. Gary W. Small 2010
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Stress-induced conditions include hair loss, heart disease, obesity, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual dysfunction, tooth and gum disease and ulcers or indigestion.
Robert Tornambe, M.D.: Does Stress Make You Ugly? M.D. Robert Tornambe 2010
burntsox commented on the word obsessive-compulsive
Is it even fair to put this on Wordie?
June 5, 2008
dontcry commented on the word obsessive-compulsive
I'm afraid to answer that question in case I'm wrong...
June 6, 2008
reesetee commented on the word obsessive-compulsive
Heehee! Good point, burntsox.
June 6, 2008