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Definition of Exogenous depression
1. Noun. An inappropriate state of depression that is precipitated by events in the person's life (to be distinguished from normal grief).
Exact synonyms: Reactive Depression
Generic synonyms: Clinical Depression, Depression, Depressive Disorder
Generic synonyms: Clinical Depression, Depression, Depressive Disorder
Medical Definition of Exogenous depression
1. Similar signs and symptoms as endogenous depression but the precipitating factors are social or environmental and outside the individual. (05 Mar 2000)