depressive

depressive definition - medical

de·pres·sive (dĭ-prĕsˈĭv)

adjective
  1. Tending to depress or lower.
  2. Depressing; gloomy.
  3. Of or relating to psychological depression.
noun
A person suffering from psychological depression.

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