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endogenous depression

/enˈdɒdʒənəs dɪˈpreʃən/

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/enˈdɒdʒənəs dɪˈpreʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruТип большого депрессивного расстройства, который возникает из-за внутренних биологических или генетических факторов, а не из-за внешних жизненных событий или триггеров окружающей среды.

A type of major depressive disorder that originates from internal biological or genetic factors rather than external life events or environmental triggers.

  1. Biologically caused depressionC1formal

    A type of depression that originates from internal biological factors, such as genetics or neurochemistry, rather than external life events.

    ruЭндогенная депрессия

    • Endogenous depression is often treated with medication to correct chemical imbalances.
    • Unlike reactive depression, endogenous depression may occur without a clear trigger.
    • The patient's endogenous depression showed a strong response to antidepressant therapy.