English Explanatory Dictionary

bipolar disorder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A psychiatric diagnostic category, previously called manic depression, characterised by mood swings between great energy (mania) and clinical depression.

Pronunciation

/ˌbaɪˈpoʊ.lɚ dɪˈsɔːr.dɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Yangolin-bipolar disorder.wav

Word forms

bipolar disorder bipolar disorders

Synonyms

bipolar affective disorder manic depression schizomania

Related words

bipolar BP
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