Behavioral Disorders

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'compulsive' describes a behavior or tendency that is difficult to control

  • The patient exhibited compulsive behavior, often engaging in repetitive actions.
  • She has a compulsive need to check her phone every few minutes.
  • He's a compulsive shopper, always buying things he doesn't need.
  • His compulsive need for perfection often gets in the way of completing tasks.

adjective characterized by a lack of order or organization

  • The protesters were arrested for engaging in disorderly conduct.
  • The party got a little disorderly after midnight.
  • Things got real disorderly at the concert last night.
  • Her thoughts were in a disorderly mess after the breakup.

noun a condition in which an animal eats bones

  • Osteophagia is a condition where an individual consumes bones.
  • I heard that osteophagia is when someone eats bones.
  • Did you know about osteophagia? It's when people chomp on bones.
  • Metaphorically speaking, osteophagia can refer to someone who has a strong appetite for challenges.