Major Depressive Disorder Is One of the Most Commonly Diagnosed

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True/False

Major depressive disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders among adult Americans.

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Definitions:

Sputum

A mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract, especially from the lungs, used for diagnosing respiratory diseases.

Angiography

A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, specifically arteries, veins, and the heart chambers.

Blood Urea Nitrogen

A medical test that measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood that comes from the waste product urea, used to assess kidney function.

Creatinine

A waste product produced by muscles from the breakdown of a compound called creatine, commonly measured in blood or urine tests as a marker of kidney function.