Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
self-neglect
self·ne·glect
Subclass of:
Social Problems
Definitions related to self-neglect:
  • A pathological neglect of personal needs and well-being that includes attending to self-grooming, personal care and the attention to cleanliness of personal space.
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2025
  • Profound inattention by individuals to their own health and hygiene.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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