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mania

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Main Entry: ma·nia
Pronunciation: \ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from mainesthai to be mad; akin to Greek menos spirit — more at mind
Date: 14th century

1 : excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder
2 a : excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm <a mania for saving things> —often used in combination b : the object of such enthusiasm


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