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Somatic 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

A mental disorder characterized by an extreme focus on physical symptoms that causes significant distress and/or interferes with daily functioning.

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