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diagnostic baseline

the entry or pretreatment levels of symptoms, used in identifying or treating diseases or disorders. Such levels are also used to assign patients or participants in a study to correlational groups.

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January 3rd 2025

unipolar disorder

unipolar disorder

persistent or pervasive depression that does not involve a manic episode, a hypomanic episode, or a mixed episode. As such, it contrasts with bipolar disorder. The term is sometimes used synonymously with major depressive disorder. Also called unipolar depression.