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dual careers

the situation in which both spouses or partners in a family or other domestic unit are committed to their careers, rather than one being regarded as the main breadwinner and the other as the main homemaker.

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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.