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

Pushing clinical trials for hydroxychloroquine to treat mood disorders (remember this from COVID?) or promoting something like juicing as a treatment for depression? —Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2025

Stix has edited or written cover stories, feature articles and news on diverse topics, ranging from what happens in the brain when a person is immersed in thought to the impact of brain implant technology that alleviates mood disorders such as depression. —Christiane Gelitz, Scientific American, 7 Feb. 2025

Over time, high levels of cortisol in the body have been linked to a laundry list of health problems, including heart problems, bone loss, weight gain, and mood disorders. —Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025

It's been studied for its use in heart disease, type 2 diabetes, mood disorders, sleep, and migraine. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mood disorder

• boarder
• border
• corder
• order
• warder
• camcorder
• recorder
• reorder
• suborder
• transborder

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