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View synonyms for seasonal affective disorder
seasonal affective disorder
noun
- recurrent winter depression characterized by oversleeping, overeating, and irritability, and relieved by the arrival of spring or by light therapy. : SAD
seasonal affective disorder
noun
- a state of depression sometimes experienced by people in winter, thought to be related to lack of sunlight SAD
seasonal affective disorder
/ sē′zə-nəl /
- A mood disorder that occurs during seasons when exposure to sunlight is limited, characterized by symptoms of depression.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of seasonal affective disorder1
First recorded in 1980–85
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Example Sentences
Studies show seasonal affective disorder is four times more common in women than men.
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Ariel Leve on why seasonal affective disorder does a disservice to those of us committed to year-round despair.
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