transitory mania
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transitory mania
[tran′sitôr′ē]
Etymology: L, transire, to go through; Gk, mania, madness
a mood disorder characterized by the sudden onset of manic reactions that are of short duration, usually lasting from 1 hour to a few days. See also mania.
transitory mania
Attacks of severe frenzy that are of short duration.
See also: mania