What does dissociative mean?
Relating to or characterized by a disconnection or separation of a part of the mind from the rest, often resulting in a disconnection from reality or a sense of detachment from one's thoughts, feelings, or experiences.
Example
"The patient's dissociative episodes made it difficult for her to recall important details about her past."
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