affective disorder

noun

, Psychiatry.

1. any mental disorder, as depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or cyclothymia, in which a major disturbance of feelings or emotions is predominant.

affective disorder

noun

1. any mental disorder, such as depression or mania, that is characterized by abnormal disturbances of mood

affective disorder

/ ə-fĕk′tĭv /

1. See mood disorder

Example Sentences

Studies show seasonal affective disorder is four times more common in women than men.

From The Daily Beast

Ariel Leve on why seasonal affective disorder does a disservice to those of us committed to year-round despair.

From The Daily Beast