exogenous depression

Definitions of exogenous depression
  1. noun
    an inappropriate state of depression that is precipitated by events in the person's life (to be distinguished from normal grief)
    synonyms: reactive depression
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    type of:
    clinical depression, depression, depressive disorder
    a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
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