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depression
Definition:
(nou) a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity (nou) a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment (nou) a sunken or depressed geological formation (nou) sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy (nou) a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment (nou) an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation (nou) a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention (nou) a concavity in a surface produced by pressing (nou) angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object) (nou) pushing down
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈpreʃən
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The benefits can include the relief of depression and anxiety, and tiredness.
There is prevalence and impact of depression.
Clumsiness, depression and irritability are noted.
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