manic-depressive illness
noun
Also called
man·ic-de·pres·sion.
Words nearby manic-depressive illness
maniacal,
manic,
manic depression,
manic disorder,
manic-depressive,
manic-depressive illness,
manichaean,
manichaeism,
manichaeus,
manichean,
manicheus
British Dictionary definitions for manic depression
manic depression
/ psychiatry /
noun
a mental health problem characterized by an alternation between extreme euphoria and deep depression
usage for manic depression
Though
manic depression, manic-depressive are still often used by the general public, they are seen as having negative connotations. The preferred terms nowadays are
bipolar disorder and
experiencing bipolar disorder
Medical definitions for manic depression
manic-depressive illness
n.
bipolar disorder
Scientific definitions for manic depression
manic-depressive illness
[ măn′ĭk-dĭ-prĕs′ĭv ]
See bipolar disorder.