affective disorder


Definition: Meaning of, affective disorder in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈfɛktɪv dɪsˈɔːdə /

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affective disorder affective disorders
  1. any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant
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affective disorder used in phrases

  • major affective disorder (noun)
    1. any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant
  • seasonal affective disorder (noun)
    1. an illness that makes people feel sad and tired in winter, because there is not enough light from the sun [=  SAD]
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