Definition of Hypomanic

Hypomanic: Affected by hypomania, a condition similar to mania but less severe. Hypomanic episodes may resemble manic episodes in symptoms. But hypomanic episodes do not cause significant distress or greatly impair one's work, family, or social life while manic episodes do.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012