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| depression | a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment a time period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment | en |
| depression | pushing down; "depression of the space bar on the typewriter" sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object) a concavity in a surface produced by pressing; "he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud" a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment a time period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment | en |
| depression | sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object) a concavity in a surface produced by pressing; "he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud" | en |
| depression | A method of operating for cataract; couching | en |
| depression | See Couch, v | en |
| depression | A mood disorder characterized by sadness and dejection, decreased motivation and interest in life, negative thoughts (for example, feelings of helplessness, inadequacy, and low self-esteem) and such physical symptoms as sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, and fatigue See also mood disorder | en |
| depression | pushing down; "depression of the space bar on the typewriter" | en |
| depression | A psychiatric syndrome consisting of dejected mood, psychomotor retardation, insomnia, and weight loss, sometimes associated with guilt feelings and somatic preoccupation often of delusional proportions Marked by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping, feelings of dejection and hopelessness, and sometimes suicidal tendencies As used by the layman, it ordinarily refers only to the mood element, which would be labeled as dejection, sadness, gloominess, despair, despondency, etc | en |
| depression | The state of the economy when output of goods and services is slowing sharply or even declining, unemployment rises and prices decline | en |
| depression | sadness, low spirits; lowering, sinking; dent, hollow; economic slump isim | en |
| depression | A period of economic crisis in business, commerce, finance, and industry, characterized by falling prices, restriction of credit, reduced production, lower profits, bankruptcies, and high unemployment See Panic (Economic) | en |
| depression | a severe economic slump (worse than a recession) characterized by very high unemployment | en |
| depression | The operation of reducing to a lower degree; said of equations | en |
| depression | a disorder that affects your thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior and physical health There's no single cause for depression The illness often runs in families Experts believe a genetic vulnerability combined with environmental factors, such as stress or physical illness, may trigger an imbalance in brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, resulting in depression Imbalances in three neurotransmitters - serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine - seem to be linked to depression Depression is treatable | en |
| depression | inactivity; dullness | en |
| depression | a period of major economic contraction | en |
| depression | a lowering, in particular a reduction in a particular biological variable or the function of an organ, in contrast to elevation | en |
| depression | an area that is lower in topography than its surroundings | en |
| depression | an area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes | en |
| depression | in psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future | en |
| depression | in psychotherapy and psychiatry, a period of unhappiness or low morale which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide | en |
| depression | The act of depressing | en |
| depression | The state of being depressed; a sinking | en |
| depression | Diminution, as of trade, etc | en |
| depression | A chronic or recurrent mental state characterized by hopelessness and lack of motivation and energy Other major symptoms include loss of appetite and either excessive or inadequate sleep | en |
| depression | Humiliation; abasement, as of pride | en |
| depression | Dejection; despondency; lowness | en |
| depression | A falling in of the surface; a sinking below its true place; a cavity or hollow; as, roughness consists in little protuberances and depressions | en |
| depression | The angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon | en |
| depression | a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal; sadness greater and more prolonged than that warranted by any objective reason [*] | en |
| depression | a time period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment | en |
| depression | sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy | en |
| depression | an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" | en |
| depression | a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention | en |
| depression | depression, a psychological disorder that can be marked by sleep and eating disturbances, lack of concentration, problems at work, intense feelings of emptiness, guilt, and worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts A depressive illness is distinguished from a temporary "blue" mood or grief after a disappointment or loss and may have both psychological and biochemical components The illness may have a manic phase (see MANIC DEPRESSION) Many people improve significantly with psychological treatment and ANTIDEPRESSANT medication, often used in combination Electroconvulsive therapy may help severe cases 1 | en |
| depression | a concavity in a surface produced by pressing; "he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud" | en |
| depression | a sunken or depressed geological formation | en |
| depression | a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment | en |
| depression | A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty. He never forgot the hardships he witnessed during the Great Depression of the 1930s. = slump | en |
| depression | Depression is a mental state in which you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant. Mr Thomas was suffering from depression | en |
| depression | A depression in a surface is an area which is lower than the parts surrounding it. an area pockmarked by rain-filled depressions. = hollow | en |
| depression | A depression is a mass of air that has a low pressure and that often causes rain. Great Depression, the. In economics, a major downswing in the business cycle characterized by sharply reduced industrial production, widespread unemployment, a serious decline or cessation of growth in construction, and great reductions in international trade and capital movements. Unlike recessions, which may be limited to a single country, severe depressions such as the Great Depression encompass many nations. See also deflation; inflation. Neurotic or psychotic disorder marked by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping, feelings of dejection and hopelessness, and sometimes suicidal tendencies. Probably the most common psychiatric complaint, depression has been described by physicians from at least the time of Hippocrates, who called it melancholia. Its course is extremely variable from person to person; it may be fleeting or permanent, mild or severe. Depression is more common in women than in men. The rates of incidence increase with age in men, while the peak for women is between the ages of 35 and | en |
| depression | a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity | en |
| depression | Its causes can be both psychosocial (e.g., the loss of a loved one) and biochemical (chiefly, reduced quantities of the monoamines norepinephrine and serotonin). Treatment is usually a combination of psychotherapy and drug therapy (see antidepressant). A person who experiences alternating states of depression and extreme elation is said to suffer from bipolar disorder | en |
| depression | A mental state of depressed mood characterized by feelings of sadness, despair and discouragement Depression ranges from normal feelings of the blues through dysthymia to major depression It in many ways resembles the grief and mourning that follow bereavement, there are often feelings of low self esteem, guilt and self reproach, withdrawal from interpersonal contact and physical symptoms such as eating and sleep disturbances | en |
| depression | angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | en |
| depression | Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, and a general loss of interest in life, combined with a sense of reduced emotional well-being | en |
| depression | In meteorology, it is another name for an area of low pressure, a low, or trough It also applies to a stage of tropical cyclone development and is known as a tropical depression to distinguish it from other synoptic features | en |
| depression | an emotional state characterized by extreme feelings of sadness, lack of self-worth, dejection, and emptiness | en |
| depression | Formally termed "Major Depression" in DSM-IV to distinguish it from less well-defined and potentially less severe "minor depression " Marked by sadness, decreased interest and pleasure in life, and sleep and energy changes, a Major Depression causes more disability than a non-fatal heart-attack In any given year, about 10% of the U S population will endure a Major Depression It is readily treated with medication, cognitive therapy, or both | en |
| depression | A reversible psychiatric disorder characterized by an inability to concentrate, difficulty sleeping, feelings of hopelessness, fatigue, the "blues," and guilt | en |
| depression | A mood described as feeling dejected and sad with a lowering of functional activity A depressive disorder usually includes appetite and sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, and suicidal ideation | en |
| depression | a mental disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, loneliness, despair, low self-esteem, sleep or appetite problems, change in weight, agitation or lethargy, loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, fatigue, and diminished ability to think or concentrate Dissociative Identity Disorder a rare disorder in which two or more identities or personalities alternate in control of a person's behavior and in which there are episodes of amnesia; formerly called multiple personality disorder | en |
| depression | In meteorology it is another name for an area of low pressure, a low or trough It also applies to the initial stage of a developing tropical cyclone | en |
| depression | A depression is a prolonged and severe decline in national business activity, ordinarily occurring over several fiscal years Depressions are characterized by sharply falling rates of production and capital investment; by the rapid contraction of credit; and by mass unemployment and high rates of business failure | en |
| depression | A severe downturn in an economy that is marked by falling prices, reduced purchasing power and high unemployment The Great Depression began in 1929 and continued through most of the 1930s But even depressions haven't stopped the upward trend of stock prices and earnings See "The Odds Are in Your Favor " BACK TO TOP | en |
| depression | a biological-based mental illness that can have lasting emotional and physical effects, such as feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or indecision; difficulty concentrating; change in appetite or sleep habits; loss of energy, interest, or pleasure; loud, violent, troubled, agitated, slowed, or anti-social behaviors; drug or alcohol abuse; and difficulty with interpersonal relationships Children and adolescents may suffer from either major depression or manic depression (also known as bipolar disorder) Both are serious medical problems that can be treated with medication and psychotherapy When untreated, extreme cases can lead to suicide | en |
| depression | A time of economic crisis or bad times in commerce, finance, and industry, characterized by falling prices, restriction of credit, low output and investment, many bankruptcies, and a high level of unemployment (many people without jobs) A less severe crisis is usually known as a recession | en |
| depression | A pervasive and sustained lowering of mood Other features include tearfulness, guilt, irritability, loss of interest in life, loss of energy, poor concentration, poor sleep and loss of appetite | en |
| depression | or cyclone region of low atmospheric pressure Depressions bring unstable weather with cloud and rain desalination removal of salt, usually from sea water, to produce fresh water for irrigation or drinking desert arid area without sufficient rainfall and, consequently, vegetation to support human life desertification creation of deserts by changes in climate, or by human-aided processes The latter include overgrazing, destruction of forest belts, and exhaustion of the soil by intensive cultivation without restoration of fertility - all of which are usually prompted by the pressures of an expanding population destructive margin in plate tectonics, a region in which two plates are moving towards one another | en |
| depression | Major depression takes away the capacity to experience pleasure, and causes profound sadness and irritability, changes in sleep patterns, a decrease in appetite, an inability to concentrate, low self-esteem, and thoughts of suicide Severe depressions also may include hallucinations or delusions | en |
| The Depression | The Great Depression, severe economic slump that occurred in the United States during the 1930s (sparked by the major stock market crash on October 29, 1929) | en |
| depressions | plural of depression | en |
| depressions | Definition of Depressions: A depression is a severe downturn in economic activity These are considerably worse than recessions Terms related to Depressions: Recession About Com Resources on Depressions: Economics - Recessions and Depressions Writing a Term Paper? Here are a few starting points for research on Depressions: Books on Depressions: None Journal Articles on Depressions: None | en |
| depressions | Landforms that are typically the sunken, lower parts of the earth's surface, have concave relief, and do not have natural outlets for surface drainage | en |
| depressions | Low areas (Often bowl-shaped ) | en |
| depressions | Severe recessions | en |
