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Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Conversion Disorder, also known as Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder, is a condition where individuals experience physical symptoms that cannot be explained by any underlying medical or neurological cause. These symptoms are often related to psychological distress and are not intentionally produced.

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