noun · rare

affective disorder

affective disorder · affective disorders

Any of various disorders characterised by disturbance in an individual's moodAny of various disorders characterised by disturbance in an individual's mood.

» Around two to four per cent of Canadians suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Meaning

1 senses

Any of various disorders characterised by disturbance in an individual's mood.

More definitions

any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant

Examples

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Around two to four per cent of Canadians suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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Translations

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Forms

plural: affective disorders

Singular	affective disorder
Plural	affective disorders

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Synonyms

4 synonyms

mood disorder

Close in meaning

any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant:major affective disorder emotional disorder emotional disturbance

Word family

1 related words

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