impulse control disorder

noun

Any of a class of disorders characterized by high impulsivity or the inability to resist a temptation or urge.

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Meanings

nounimpulse control disorder (plural impulse control disorders)

plural impulse control disorders

  1. human sciencesAny of a class of disorders characterized by high impulsivity or the inability to resist a temptation or urge.
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