major depressive disorder
major depressive disorder — idiom
1. a diagnosed medical condition in which a person feels extremely sad and loses in
a diagnosed medical condition in which a person feels extremely sad and loses interest in things they normally enjoy for at least two weeks, often together with physical changes such as trouble sleeping, low energy, poor concentration, and shifts in appetite or weight
Kian was diagnosed with major depressive disorder after three weeks of hopelessness.
diagnosis pattern: be diagnosed with [condition]
The clinic treats patients with major depressive disorder using both therapy and antidepressant medication.
After her divorce, Nadia developed major depressive disorder and stopped seeing friends.
Maya felt exhausted and unfocused for over two weeks due to major depressive disorder.
Sivan's therapist explained that major depressive disorder is different from ordinary sadness that passes quickly.
- clinical depression
the formal medical term for the same condition, often used interchangeably in diagnosis
- major depression
a shorter, commonly used equivalent in medical and everyday contexts
文法句型
be diagnosed with major depressive disorder
suffer from / have major depressive disorder
用法筆記
Only a qualified mental health professional can diagnose this condition — it should not be used to describe short-term unhappiness or normal emotional responses to life events.