major depressive disorder

Noun

Meaning

major depressive disorder (countable and uncountable, plural major depressive disorders)

(psychiatry) A mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.
Synonym: clinical depression

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Synonyms

depressive disorder MDD

Examples

Major depressive disorder (MDD) also underwent a notable change, in that the bereavement clause has been removed. Source: Internet

They may have been diagnosed in the past with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and even Dissociative Identity Disorder with Psychosis. Source: Internet

Geneva, 64. Major depressive disorder For major depressive disorder, ECT is generally used only when other treatments have failed, or in emergencies, such as imminent suicide. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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