-thymia

1. a combining form used in the formation of compound words that denote mental disorders, as specified by the initial element:

   alexithymia; cyclothymia; dysthymia.

-thymia

combining form

1. indicating a certain emotional condition, mood, or state of mind

   cyclothymia

Word History and Origins

Origin of -thymia¹

< Greek, equivalent to thȳm ( ós ) soul, spirit, mind + -ia -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of -thymia¹

New Latin, from Greek thumos temper

Example Sentences

Both Akili and Thymia say that their apps should be used in addition to existing doctor-led monitoring and treatments, and not as a replacement.

From BBC

In London, UK app Thymia is using computer games to help doctors and other medical professionals detect and diagnose mental health issues, particularly depression.

From BBC

Thymia execs, however, say that the game works well because it creates a natural setting for a subject to spin off data; a person immersed in a video game is less likely even to think they are taking a test.

From Washington Post

The Thymia games, available free for clinicians from its site, are minimalist.

From Washington Post

In doing things this way, Thymia execs say alarms are sounded that would have remained silent in a traditional office-visit structure.

From Washington Post