manic-depressive illness
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Also called man·ic-de·pres·sion.
Words nearby manic-depressive illness
maniacal, maniacally, manic, manic depression, manic-depressive, manic-depressive illness, manic disorder, Manichaean, Manichaeism, Manichaeus, Manichean
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Medical definitions for manic-depressive illness
manic-depressive illness
n.
bipolar disorder
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Scientific definitions for manic-depressive illness
manic-depressive illness
[ măn′ĭk-dĭ-prĕs′ĭv ]
See bipolar disorder.
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Cultural definitions for manic-depressive illness
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