Depressió
Example: La depressió afecta moltes persones durant períodes llargs.
Definition
"Depressió" is a medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and reduced energy, affecting a person's ability to function normally over extended periods. It often involves emotional and physical symptoms that impact daily life and well-being.
Etymology
The word "depressió" comes from the Latin 'depressio,' meaning 'a pressing down.' It evolved in medical terminology to describe a state of lowered mood or function. Did you know? The term originally related to physical pressure before being applied metaphorically to mental states.
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"Depressió" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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