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unipolarity

unipolarity

9.9
Only having periods of depression and not times of high energy
  • noun
  • /ˌjunɪˈpɔːlərɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : unipolaridad
  • The psychiatrist explained that unipolarity means the patient only experiences depressive episodes.

Examples

  • Effective treatment for unipolarity often involves a combination of medication and therapy.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with unipolarity after several assessments.

  • Researchers are studying the genetic factors that contribute to unipolarity in mood disorders.

  • Many patients suffer from unipolarity without realizing it.

  • The psychiatrist explained that unipolarity refers to the condition where a person experiences only depressive episodes.

  • Many individuals with unipolarity may not recognize their condition without professional assessment.

  • The doctor confirmed her unipolarity after evaluating her mental health history and symptoms.

Synonyms

unipolar depression
vsunipolarity
  • Specialized
5.8

A long illness of deep sadness and low energy without periods of very high mood

is the same clinical condition but named using a different term

Antonyms

bipolarity
8.0

A situation that shows two opposite qualities

Surface Forms

unipolarity singular
unipolarities plural

Morphology

unipolarity = unipolar (transparent) = uni + polar + ity

The word 'unipolarity' is derived from 'unipolar' with the suffix '-ity', indicating a state or condition.

Etymology

Unipolarity comes from uni- 'one' and polar 'pole', so the idea is having a single point or side. In medicine this helps: unipolarity means a person has only one 'pole' of mood, only depressive episodes and not the high mood called mania.