melancholia

melancholia definition - medical

mel·an·cho·li·a (mĕlˌən-kōˈlē-ə)

noun
A mental disorder characterized by depression, apathy, and withdrawal.

Related Forms:

  • melˌan·choˈli·ac (-lē-ăkˌ) adjective & n.

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