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intermittent explosive disorder

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Main Entry: intermittent ex·plo·sive disorder
Pronunciation: -ik-'splO-siv-, -ziv-
Function: noun
: a personality disorder characterized byrepeated episodes of violent aggressive behavior in an otherwise normal individual that is out of proportion to the events provoking it
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intermittent explosive disorder n.
A disorder of impulse control characterized by several episodes in which aggressive impulses are released and expressed in serious assault or destruction of property although no such impulsiveness or aggressiveness is shown between episodes.

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