mood disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder) characterized by abnormalities of emotional state

called also affective disorder

Examples of mood disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two-way street between mood and painful periods Many people who have depression or other mood disorders experience pain more acutely, said Amies Oelschlager, also chair of the Committee for Clinical Consensus–Gynecology at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. —Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024

While magnesium citrate may be best for constipation, magnesium glycinate may be best for mood disorders. —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024

Research shows that the children of mother’s who experienced extreme stress during pregnancy have a higher risk of developing mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. —Bill Frist, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

High sugar intake also promotes inflammation, which may be associated with mood disorder development.19 12. —Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

mood disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders characterized by abnormalities of emotional state

Medical Definition

mood disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders characterized by abnormalities of emotional state and including especially major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder

called also affective disorder