cyclothymic disorder

cyclothymic disorder definition - medical

cy·clo·thy·mic disorder (sīˌklə-thīˈmĭk)

noun
A chronic mood disturbance generally lasting at least two years and characterized by mood swings including periods of hypomania and depression.

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