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hypomania
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hy·po·ma·ni·a  (hp-mn-, -mny)
n.
A mild state of mania, especially as a phase of a manic-depressive cycle.

hypo·manic (-mnk) adj.

hypomania
a mild mania; submania.
See also: Manias


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