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DEPRESSED ACTIVITY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- major depressive episode
1, record 1, English, major%20depressive%20episode
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MDE 2, record 1, English, MDE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A major depressive episode is characterized by a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities for at least 2 weeks, in addition to at least 4 other depressive symptoms. These include appetite, weight, or sleep changes; a decrease in energy or activity; feeling of guilt or worthlessness; decreased concentration; or suicidal thoughts or activities. 3, record 1, English, - major%20depressive%20episode
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épisode dépressif caractérisé
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EDC 2, record 1, French, EDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- épisode dépressif majeur 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif%20majeur
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- EDM 4, record 1, French, EDM
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- EDM 4, record 1, French, EDM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce sont des épisodes bien délimités dans le temps avec une durée minimale de deux semaines, et dont la symptomatologie est définie et présente à tous les jours. [...] Pour porter le diagnostic d'épisode dépressif caractérisé, il faut que le sujet présente au moins une humeur dépressive et/ou une perte d'intérêt et de plaisir. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La traduction française de la [cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux] a modifié l'ancienne terminologie «épisode dépressif majeur» pour «épisode dépressif caractérisé». Cette modification permet d'éviter la confusion avec les critères de sévérité de l'épisode (léger, moyen, sévère). 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Economics
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- depressed activity 1, record 2, English, depressed%20activity
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
depressed activity : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 2, English, - depressed%20activity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Économique
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- faiblesse de l'activité
1, record 2, French, faiblesse%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
faiblesse de l'activité : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 2, French, - faiblesse%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Psychology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- agitated depression
1, record 3, English, agitated%20depression
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A depressed state that is accompanied by intense, repetitive, but essentially purposeless activity(such as pacing the floor or wringing the hands). 2, record 3, English, - agitated%20depression
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dépression agitante
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9pression%20agitante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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