Definition of Clinical depression

1. Noun. A state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention.

Exact synonyms: Depression, Depressive Disorder
Generic synonyms: Affective Disorder, Emotional Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Major Affective Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Agitated Depression, Anaclitic Depression, Dysthymia, Dysthymic Depression, Endogenous Depression, Exogenous Depression, Reactive Depression, Major Depressive Episode, Neurotic Depression, Psychotic Depression, Retarded Depression

Medical Definition of Clinical depression

1. A clinical syndrome that includes a persistent sad mood or loss of interest in activities that persists for at least 2 weeks in the absence of external precipitants. This should not be confused with a grief reaction (death of loved one). Features may include change in eating habits, insomnia, early morning wakening, lack of interest, depressed mood, fatigue and suicidal thoughts. (27 Sep 1997)

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