intermittent explosive disorder; IED
A psychiatric diagnosis characterized by recurrent, impulsive, aggressive outbursts disproportionate to the situation. Used in clinical and formal contexts.
Intermittent explosive disorder is a mental illness characterized by recurrent sudden outbursts of anger.
He was diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder and is receiving treatment.
Compound of 間欠 (intermittent) + 爆発 (explosion) + 症 (disorder), likely a direct translation of the English medical term 'intermittent explosive disorder'.