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Definition of Manic-depressive psychosis
1. Noun. A mental disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression.
Exact synonyms: Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression, Manic Depressive Illness
Generic synonyms: Affective Disorder, Emotional Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Major Affective Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Cyclic Disorder, Cyclothymia, Cyclothymic Disorder
Generic synonyms: Affective Disorder, Emotional Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Major Affective Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Cyclic Disorder, Cyclothymia, Cyclothymic Disorder
Medical Definition of Manic-depressive psychosis
1. Perviously referred to as manic depressive illness, characterised by the occurrence of mania (euphoria) alternating with bouts of depression. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Manic-depressive Psychosis
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