1. Plural of cyclothymia; a mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mild depression and mild elevation of mood, less severe than bipolar disorder.
Usage: medical/psychiatric term; plural form

Examples

• Patients with cyclothymias experience mood swings that are noticeable but do not severely impair daily functioning.
• The psychiatrist diagnosed several cyclothymias in her practice, distinguishing them from more severe bipolar conditions.
• Cyclothymias often go unrecognized because the mood changes are less dramatic than those in bipolar I or II disorder.
• Treatment for cyclothymias may include mood stabilizers and psychotherapy.
• People with cyclothymias may have difficulty maintaining stable relationships due to their fluctuating moods.