nervous breakdown

a lay term for an emotional illness or other mental disorder that has a sudden onset, produces acute distress, and significantly interferes with one’s functioning. Also called nervous prostration.

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February 2nd 2025

monocular deprivation

the deprivation of light to one eye. Compare binocular deprivation.