mood disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder) characterized by abnormalities of emotional state

called also affective disorder

Examples of mood disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People with a history of severe mood disorders did not see as much benefit.7 More studies are needed to understand whether tryptophan supplementation would be useful in treating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Oct. 2024

And a more recent study from Japan found that people who took lithium for mood disorders had lower rates of dementia than similar patients who did not take lithium. —Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024

From institutionalizing autistic people to conducting lobotomies on people with mood disorders, neurodivergent people have been treated terribly for centuries. —Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

Data on tryptophan's role in mood disorders like anxiety and depression are conflicting. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

mood disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders characterized by abnormalities of emotional state

Medical Definition

mood disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders characterized by abnormalities of emotional state and including especially major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder

called also affective disorder