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Mental Disorders > Dissociative Disorders > Dissociative Identity Disorder

Preferred term

Dissociative Identity Disorder  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A dissociative disorder in which the individual adopts two or more distinct personalities. Each personality is a fully integrated and complex unit with memories, behavior patterns and social friendships. Transition from one personality to another is sudden.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Multiple Identity Disorder
  • Multiple Personalities
  • Multiple Personality Disorder

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