Major Depressive Disorder

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
MDD
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪʤər dɪˈprɛsɪv dɪˈsɔrdər/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. Abilify is also indicated as an adjunct to antidepressants for major depressive disorder.
  2. While major depressive disorder often occurs together with anxiety disorder in patients, the causes for both are strongly linked to stressful experiences.
  3. Major depressive disorder, also called major depression, is characterized by symptoms that interfere with a person's ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy once-pleasurable activities.
  4. Background : Neuroimaging studies have revealed structural and functional changes in brain regions associated with major depressive disorder ( MDD ).
  5. Efficacy and safety of duloxetine with fluoxetine in the treatment of major depressive disorder

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