dysthymia

dysthymia
dys·thy·mia

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  • dysthymia — noun Etymology: New Latin Date: 1844 a mood disorder characterized by chronic mildly depressed or irritable mood often accompanied by other symptoms (as eating and sleeping disturbances, fatigue, and poor self esteem) called also dysthymic… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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