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Hypomania

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hypomania /hy·po·ma·nia/ (-ma´ne-ah) an abnormality of mood resembling mania but of lesser intensity.hypoman´ic
hy·po·ma·ni·a (hp-mn-, -mny)
n.
A mild, nonpsychotic form of mania, characterized by increased levels of energy, physical activity, and talkativeness.
Hypomania
A less severe form of elevated mood state that is a characteristic of bipolar type II disorder.
Mentioned in: Bipolar Disorder, Mania
hypomania
mania of a mild type.
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