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Noun: unipolar depression
  1. A major depressive episode that occurs without the manic phase that occurs in the classic form of bipolar disorder
    "She was diagnosed with unipolar depression after experiencing prolonged periods of low mood without any manic episodes"

Derived forms: unipolar depressions

Type of: major depressive episode

Encyclopedia: Unipolar depression