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Depression

Synonym(s)

Unpleasant, but not necessarily irrational or pathological, mood state characterized by sadness, despair, or discouragement; "the blues"; may also involve low self-esteem, social withdrawal, and somatic symptoms such as eating and sleep disturbance.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (CRISP Thesaurus) at the National Library of Medicine
A mental state of depressed mood characterised by feelings of sadness, despair and discouragement. (On-line Medical Dictionary): Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (NCI Thesaurus) at the National Library of Medicine


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