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manic depressive illness

/ˈmænɪk dɪˈprɛsɪv ˈɪlnəs/

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/ˈmænɪk dɪˈprɛsɪv ˈɪlnəs/C1formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин для биполярного расстройства, психического заболевания, характеризующегося экстремальными перепадами настроения между маниакальными подъемами и депрессивными спадами. Этот термин больше не используется в современной клинической практике.

An outdated term for bipolar disorder, a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings between manic highs and depressive lows. The term is no longer used in modern clinical practice.

  1. Bipolar disorderC1formal

    A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

    ruБиполярное расстройство

    • The patient was diagnosed with manic depressive illness and prescribed mood stabilizers.
    • Manic depressive illness can severely impact daily functioning if left untreated.
    • Therapy and medication are common treatments for manic depressive illness.