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af·fec·tive dis·or·der

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  1. affective disorder, major affective disorder, emotional disorder, emotional disturbancenoun

    any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant

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  1. affective disorder

    Affective disorder, also known as mood disorder, is a category of mental health conditions characterized by disturbances in emotional responses and feelings that persist over time, significantly affecting a person's day-to-day functioning and quality of life. This can include conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Symptoms and severities can vary widely, and may involve feelings of sadness, elation or irritability in their abnormal intensity or duration.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of affective disorder in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of affective disorder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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