dysthymic depression

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Noun dysthymic depression has 1 sense

dysthymia, dysthymic depression - mild chronic depression; "I thought she had just been in a bad mood for thirty years, but the doctor called it dysthymia"
--₁ is a kind of depressive disorder, clinical depression, depression

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dysthymic depression

Part of speech: noun

Sense: a chronic form of depression characterized by a low mood and lack of interest or pleasure in activities, lasting for at least two years

Usage: Dysthymic depression is less severe than major depressive disorder but can significantly affect a person's quality of life.

Sample sentence: She was diagnosed with dysthymic depression after experiencing persistent sadness and loss of motivation for more than two years.