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depressive disorder

depressive disorder A depressive disorder is a mood disorder marked by a persistently low or unhappy mood, or by losing interest or pleasure in usual activities.

A depressive disorder is a mood disorder marked by a persistently low or unhappy mood, or by losing interest or pleasure in usual activities. The change in mood is a main feature and tends to last rather than being brief.

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