melancholia

(mel′ən kō′lē ə)

noun

a mental disorder, often psychotic, characterized by extreme depression of spirits, brooding, and anxiety

Origin: ModL < LL: see melancholy

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See melancholia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A mental disorder characterized by severe depression, guilt, hopelessness, and withdrawal.

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Origin: Late Latin, melancholy; see melancholy

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