retarded depression

English

Noun

retarded depression (uncountable)

  1. (psychology, dated) A form of depression characterized by slow thinking and behavior (psychomotor retardation).

Usage notes

  • While some clinicians continue to use the term, others avoid it because of the more recent insulting sense of retarded.
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