selfless dependent

noun

One of the four subtypes of dependent personality disorder, including features of self-defeating personality disorder.

Meanings

nounselfless dependent (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountablehuman sciencesOne of the four subtypes of dependent personality disorder, including features of self-defeating personality disorder.
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