dysthymia
depression; despondency or a tendency to be despondent.
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Origin of dysthymia
1Other words from dysthymia
- dys·thy·mic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for dysthymia
/ (dɪsˈθaɪmɪə) /
the characteristics of the neurotic and introverted, including anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviour
obsolete a relatively mild depression
Origin of dysthymia
1Derived forms of dysthymia
- dysthymic, adjective
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Scientific definitions for dysthymia
[ dĭs-thī′mē-ə ]
A mood disorder characterized by chronic mild depression.
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