Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

dysthymic disorder

British  

noun

  1. a psychiatric disorder characterized by generalized depression that lasts for at least a year

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

By the end of the session, Caffrey diagnosed her with generalized anxiety disorder, for insurance purposes, and dysthymic disorder, which is a mild but pervasive and chronic depression, in his own records.

From Slate

She has post-traumatic stress disorder and dysthymic disorder, both chronic forms of depression.

From New York Times