mania

//ˈmeɪ.ni.ə//
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Noun

maniaSingular
maniasPlural
1

A mental illness characterized by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.

The patient was diagnosed with mania after experiencing episodes of extreme euphoria and hyperactivity.

2

An excessive enthusiasm or desire; an obsession.

She has a mania for collecting vintage records.

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