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seasonal affective disorder

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seasonal affective disorder
n. Abbr. SAD
A form of depression occurring at certain seasons of the year, especially when the individual has less exposure to sunlight.

seasonal affective disorder
n
(Psychology) a state of depression sometimes experienced by people in winter, thought to be related to lack of sunlight Abbreviation SAD

seasonal affective disorder  (sz-nl)
A mood disorder that occurs during seasons when exposure to sunlight is limited, characterized by symptoms of depression.


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