A disorder characterized by an abnormal responsiveness to stimuli or physiological arousal; may be in response to pain, fright, a drug, an emotional situation or a medical condition. (nci ctcae).
Parent Term
Psychiatric disorders
Parent Definition
A group of disorders characterized by behavioral and/or psychological abnormalities, often accompanied by physical symptoms. the symptoms may cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social and occupational areas of functioning. representative examples include anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, mood disorders and schizophrenia. (nci).