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   depression

   /dɪˈprɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. feelings of severe despondency and dejection: "self-doubt creeps in and that swiftly turns to depression" Similar melancholymiserysadnessunhappinesssorrowwoegloomgloominessdejectiondownheartednessdespondencydispiritednesslow spiritsheavy-heartednessmorosenessdiscouragementdespairdesolationdolefulnessmoodinesspessimismhopelessnessthe slough of despondupsettearfulnessinformal:the dumpsthe doldrumsthe bluesone's black doga lowthe blahsa funka blue funkinformal, dated:the mopestechnical:clinical depressionendogenous depressionreactive depressionpostnatal depressiondysthymiamelancholialiterary:dolourarchaic:the megrimsrare:moperydisconsolatenessdisconsolationOpposite cheerfulness
   • ▪ a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep: "she was referred by a psychiatrist treating her for depression"
   • 2. a long and severe recession in an economy or market: "the depression in the housing market" Similar recessionslumpdeclinedownturnslowdownstandstillparalysisinactivitystagnationcredit crunchcredit squeezehard timesbad timestechnical:stagflationOpposite boom
   • ▪ the financial and industrial slump of 1929 and subsequent years.
   • 3. the action of lowering something or pressing something down: "depression of the plunger delivers two units of insulin"
   • ▪ a sunken place or hollow on a surface: "the original shallow depressions were slowly converted to creeks" Similar hollowindentationdentdintcavityconcavitydippitholepotholesinksinkholeexcavationtroughcratervalleybasinbowlfossalacunaOpposite protuberance
   • 4. a region of lower atmospheric pressure, especially a cyclonic weather system: "hurricanes start off as loose regions of bad weather known as tropical depressions"
   • 5. the angular distance of an object below the horizon or a horizontal plane.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin depressio(n-), from deprimere ‘press down’ (see depress).

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › depressionDepression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes

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   Oct 14, 2022 · Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.

3. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsDepressive disorder (depression) - World Health Organization...

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   Mar 31, 2023 · Depressive disorder (also known as depression) is a common mental disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time. Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEPRESSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a mental illness in which a person is very unhappy and anxious (= worried and nervous) for long periods and often feels no interest in anything: Tiredness, loss of appetite, and sleeping problems are all classic symptoms of depression. suffer from depression If you suffer from depression, it's best to get professional help. See also.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › depressionDepression Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEPRESSION is an act of depressing or a state of being depressed. How to use depression in a sentence.

6. www.psychiatry.org › patients-families › depressionPsychiatry.org - What Is Depression?

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   Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.

7. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › topicsDepression - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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   Depression. What is depression? Depression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.

8. www.who.int › health-topics › depressionDepression - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Apr 13, 2016 · Depressive disorder, or depression, is a common mental health condition that can happen to anyone. It is characterized by a low mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time.

9. www.healthline.com › health › depressionDepression: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More - ...

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   Oct 27, 2023 · Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. It’s also fairly common....

10. www.webmd.com › depression › what-is-depressionWhat Is Depression? | Understanding Sadness and Clinical ...

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    Jul 20, 2023 · What Is Depression? Depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a mood disorder that makes you feel constant sadness or lack of interest in life. Most...

11. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › publicationsDepression - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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    Depression (also called major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is different. It can cause severe symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.