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MELANCHOLIC TEMPERAMENT

\mˌɛlənkˈɒlɪk tˈɛmpɹəmənt], \mˌɛlənkˈɒlɪk tˈɛmpɹəmənt], \m_ˌɛ_l_ə_n_k_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_k t_ˈɛ_m_p_ɹ_ə_m_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of MELANCHOLIC TEMPERAMENT

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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One marked by emaciation, extreme and lasting irritability, and a pessimistic outlook on the world.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

A t. marked by a tendency to brood overmuch over injuries or unpleasant experiences.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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