Depressione
Example: La depressione può influenzare seriamente la qualità della vita.
Definition
"Depressione" is a medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a range of emotional and physical problems that can significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life.
Etymology
The word "depressione" comes from the Latin 'depressio', meaning 'a pressing down'. It entered Italian through medieval Latin and has been used in medical contexts to describe a lowering of spirits or mental state. Did you know? The term originally referred to a physical pressing down before it was applied to mood.
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