Dissociative identity disorder

/dɪˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.tɪv aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.ti dɪsˈɔːɹ.dɚ/ noun

A severe dissociative condition involving the presence of two or more distinct personality states, typically resulting from severe childhood trauma.

From Latin 'dissociare' (to separate) + 'identitas' (sameness) + 'dis' + 'ordinare.' Formerly called Multiple Personality Disorder.

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