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depressive disorder

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depressive disorder

noun
a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention 
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Main Entry: depressive disorder
Function: noun
: any of several mood disorders and especially dysthymia and major depressive disorder that are characterized by prolongedor recurring symptoms of psychological depression without manic episodes —see MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
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