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mi noun
depression; despondency or a tendency to be despondent.
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World English Dictionary
dysthymia (dɪsˈθaɪmɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the characteristics of the neurotic and introverted, including anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviour |
| 2. | obsolete a relatively mild depression |
| [C19: New Latin, from Greek dusthumia, from | |
| dys'thymic | |
| —adj | |
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Dysthymia
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
dysthymia dys·thy·mi·a (dĭs-thī'mē-ə)
n.
A mood disorder characterized by despondency or mild depression.
dys·thy'mic adj.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| dysthymia (dĭs-thī'mē-ə) Pronunciation Key
A mood disorder characterized by chronic mild depression. |
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Example sentences
Dysthymia-- a milder form of depression that can last for years, if not treated.
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