Depressie
Example: Na de diagnose van depressie zocht hij professionele hulp.
Definition
"Depressie" is a medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of emotional and physical problems that significantly affect daily functioning and quality of life.
Etymology
The word "depressie" comes from the Latin verb 'deprimere,' meaning 'to press down.' This reflects how the condition metaphorically 'presses down' on a person's mood. The term entered Dutch medical vocabulary to describe this mental health disorder.
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"Depressie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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