| season | 1. One of the divisions of the year, marked by alternations in the length of day and night, or by distinct conditions of temperature, moisture, etc, caused mainly by the relative position of the earth with respect to the sun. In the north temperate zone, four seasons, namely, spring, summer, autumn, and winter, are generally recognised. Some parts of the world have three seasons, the dry, the rainy, and the cold; other parts have but two, the dry and the rainy. "The several seasons of the year in their beauty." (Addison) 2. Hence, a period of time, especially as regards its fitness for anything contemplated or done; a suitable or convenient time; proper conjuncture; as, the season for planting; the season for rest. "The season, prime for sweetest scents and airs." (Milton) 3. A period of time not very long; a while; a time. "Thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season." (Acts xiii. 11) 4. That which gives relish; seasoning. "You lack the season of all natures, sleep." (Shak) In season, in good time, or sufficiently early for the purpose. Out of season, beyond or out of the proper time of the usual or appointed time. Origin: OE. Sesoun, F. Saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. Satio a sowing, a planting, fr. Serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. Sow, v, to scatter, as seed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| seasonal | Of or pertaining to the seasons. <zoology> Seasonal dimorphism, the condition of having two distinct varieties which appear at different seasons, as certain species of butterflies in which the spring brood differs from the summer or autumnal brood. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seasonal affective disorder | A syndrome characterised by depressions that recur annually at the same time each year, usually during the winter months. Other symptoms include anxiety, irritability, decreased energy, increased appetite (carbohydrate cravings), increased duration of sleep, and weight gain. Sad (seasonal affective disorder) can be treated by daily exposure to bright artificial lights (phototherapy), during the season of recurrence. (12 Dec 1998) |
Synonyms : Seasonal Affective Disorders, Affective Disorder, Seasonal, Affective Disorders, Seasonal, Disorder, Seasonal Affective, Disorder, Seasonal Mood, Disorders, Seasonal Affective, Disorders, Seasonal Mood, Mood Disorder, Seasonal, Mood Disorders, Seasonal
Synonyms : Seasonal Variation, Season, Seasonal Variations, Variation, Seasonal, Variations, Seasonal
| seasonal affective disorder |
(SAD) a cyclically recurring mood disorder characterized by depression, extreme lethargy, increased need for sleep, hyperphagia, and carbohydrate craving; it intensifies in one or more specific seasons, most commonly the winter months, and is hypothesized to be related to melatonin levels. In DSM-IV terminology called mood disorder with seasonal pattern.
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| seasonal affective disorder |
is a form of depression or mood disorder with a seasonal pattern. The symptoms of SAD are most obvious during the winter months when the days are shortest. Symptoms of SAD tends to appear from around September each year, and reduce or disappear in the spring and summer months.
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| seasonal affective disorder |
A cyclical type of depression related to a change in season; usually develops with the onset of the winter season, when sunlight is limited, and fades with spring.
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| seasonal affective disorder |
a major depression that comes on during the winter months and resolves once spring arrives. The most striking symptoms are carbohydrate craving, sleepiness, weight gain, irritability, difficulty in getting along with others, and heavy feelings in the arms and legs. Because of its association with shorter days and less light, it has been successfully relieved in many people with light therapy.
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| seasonal affective disorder |
SAD is a depression that occurs each year at the same time, usually starting in fall or winter and ending in spring or early summer.
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| season | one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions |
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| season | a recurrent time marked by major holidays |
| season | a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field |
| season | make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else |
| season | make fit |
| season | lend flavor to |
| season | a ticket good for several trips or to attend a season of entertainments |
| season | in keeping with the season |
| season | done or happening at the appropriate or proper time |
| season | being at the right time |
| season | at an opportune time |
| season | in accordance with the season |
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