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major depression

noun

Definition of MAJOR DEPRESSION

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:  an episode of depression characteristic of major depressive disorder
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First Known Use of MAJOR DEPRESSION

1979
Medical Dictionary

major depression

noun

Medical Definition of MAJOR DEPRESSION

:  an episode of depression characteristic of major depressive disorder; also :  major depressive disorder

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