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ENDOGENOUS DEPRESSION

A clinical syndrome that includes a persistent sad mood or loss of interest in activities that persists for at least 2 weeks in the absence of outside precipitants. This must not be confused with a grief reaction (death of loved one). Parameters may include change in eating habits, insomnia, early morning wakening, lack of interest, depressed mood, fatigue and suicidal thoughts.
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