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dysphoria definition

dys·pho·ria (dis fôr′ē ə)

noun

Psychol. a generalized feeling of ill-being; esp., an abnormal feeling of anxiety, discontent, physical discomfort, etc.

Etymology: ModL < Gr dysphoria < dys-, dys- + pherein, to bear

Related Forms:

  • dysphoric dys·phor′ic (-fôr′ik) adjective

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