US Medical Term · mental-health
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
Trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) |
| Spanish (Español) | Trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC) |
| Chinese (中文) | 強迫症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 강박 장애 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Rối loạn ám ảnh cưỡng chế |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) |
| Portuguese (Português) | Transtorno obsessivo-compulsivo (TOC) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคย้ำคิดย้ำทำ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 強迫性障害 |
What it means
OCD is a mental health condition characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that create anxiety and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce that anxiety. Common obsessions include fears of contamination, harm, or making mistakes. Compulsions might include excessive handwashing, checking, counting, or repeating words silently. OCD is not about being overly neat or cautious — it is a condition that can significantly interfere with daily life. Effective treatment includes Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP), a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy, and sometimes medication. Many people see substantial improvement with consistent, evidence-based care. Ask for a referral to an OCD specialist.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have OCD and my compulsions are taking up several hours of my day.
Tengo trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo y mis compulsiones me ocupan varias horas del día.
I am looking for a therapist who specializes in ERP for OCD.
Estoy buscando un terapeuta especializado en terapia de exposición y prevención de respuesta para el TOC.
Does my insurance cover Exposure and Response Prevention therapy for OCD?
¿Mi seguro cubre la terapia de exposición y prevención de respuesta para el TOC?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
F42 Obsessive-compulsive disorderRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026