Internet gaming disorder

noun

A behavioural addiction involving the problematic, compulsive use of video games that results in significant impairment.

Meanings

nounInternet gaming disorder (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesA behavioural addiction involving the problematic, compulsive use of video games that results in significant impairment.

    Synonyms: gaming disorder

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA behavioural addiction involving the problematic, compulsive use of video games that results in significant impairment.

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