bipolar disorder

American  

noun

Psychiatry.

bipolar disorders plural

1. an affective disorder characterized by periods of mania alternating with periods of depression, usually interspersed with relatively long intervals of normal mood.

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bipolar disorder British  

noun

1. a mental health problem characterized by an alternation between extreme euphoria and deep depression

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bipolar disorder Scientific  

1. Any of several mood disorders usually characterized by periods of depression that alternate with mania.

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bipolar disorder Cultural  

1. Also known as manic-depressive illness. This psychiatric disorder is marked by periods of euphoric (manic) highs often followed by periods of depression.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• bipolar disorders
  plural

Example Sentences

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bipolar disorder

You’ve been very vocal about battling bipolar disorder and channeling your hypersensitivity into music.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

A third trial involving people with bipolar disorder also showed no improvement.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 30, 2026

The Grammy Award-winner was eligible because of a subsequent diagnosis of bipolar disorder, with the judge noting Hill's behaviour at the time of his arrest had been "aberrant from his normal conduct".

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, bipolar disorder is a treatable mental health condition marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

The thing I know about bipolar disorder is that it’s a label.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven