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Definition of Depressive disorder
1. Noun. A state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention.
Exact synonyms: Clinical Depression, Depression
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
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
Definition of Depressive disorder
1. Noun. Either of mild depression (the blues; symptoms include sadness and fatigue) or major depressive disorder. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Depressive disorder
1. An affective disorder manifested by either a dysphoric mood or loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. The mood disturbance is prominent and relatively persistent. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Depressive Disorder
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