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A mental illness of the subtype mood disorders which is also known as manic-depressive illness, characterised by the occurrence of manic or hypomanic states alternating with bouts of depression.
Manic depressive illness, characterised by the occurrence of manic or hypomanic states alternating with bouts of depression.

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A definition or brief description of Bipolar disorder.

A mental illness of the subtype mood disorders which is also known as manic-depressive illness, characterised by the occurrence of manic or hypomanic states alternating with bouts of depression.