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DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

\dɪpɹˈɛsɪv dɪsˈɔːdə], \dɪpɹˈɛsɪv dɪsˈɔːdə], \d_ɪ_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_v d_ɪ_s_ˈɔː_d_ə]\

Definitions of DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

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a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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