Another word for hypochondria
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- Evacuation of the intestinal tract; defecation.
- The state of being dejected; low spirits.
- Lowness of spirits; depression
- Equatorial ocean regions noted for dead calms and light fluctuating breezes
- The weather conditions characteristic of these regions of the ocean.
- A period of depression or unhappy listlessness.
- Depression of spirits from loss of hope, confidence, or courage; dejection.
- A feeling of depression or disheartenment.
- The condition of having, or the disorder supposed to result from having, too much black bile
- (Obs.) Black bile: in medieval times considered to be one of the four humors of the body, to come from the spleen or kidneys, and to cause gloominess, irritability, or depression
- Sadness and depression of spirits
- Extreme, persistent sadness or hopelessness; depression. No longer in clinical use.
- (Old-fashioned) depression
- A state of being uneasy, apprehensive, or worried about what may happen; concern about a possible future event
- A cause of anxiety:
- (Psychiatry) A state of apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a realistic or fantasized threatening event or situation, often impairing physical and psychological functioning.
- A lowering in amount, degree, or position:
- A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness or inability to experience pleasure combined with other symptoms including poor concentration, indecisiveness, sleep problems, changes in appetite, and feelings of guilt, helplessness, and hopelessness.
- A reduction in physiological vigor or activity:
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