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mood disorder

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: mood disorder
Function: noun
: any of several psychological disorders characterized by abnormalities of emotional state and including especially majordepressive disorder, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder called also affective disorder
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Science Dictionary
mood disorder   (md)  Pronunciation Key 
Any of a group of psychiatric disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, characterized by a pervasive disturbance of mood that is not caused by an organic abnormality. Also called affective disorder.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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