Medical Dictionary

somatoform disorder

noun so·ma·to·form disorder \ˈsō-mət-ə-ˌfrm-, sə-ˈmat-ə-\

Medical Definition of SOMATOFORM DISORDER

:  any of a group of psychological disorders (as body dysmorphic disorder or hypochondriasis) marked by physical complaints for which no organic or physiological explanation is found and for which there is a strong likelihood that psychological factors are involved

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