Depressão
Example: A depressão pode afetar seriamente a qualidade de vida.
Definition
"Depressão" refers to a medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a range of emotional and physical problems, significantly affecting a person's daily functioning and quality of life.
Etymology
The word "depressão" comes from the Latin verb 'deprimere,' meaning 'to press down.' Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to describe a lowered mental state or mood, reflecting how depression can weigh heavily on someone's emotions.
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