2007-03-25 16:31:11 · 6 answers · asked by ladydfe2 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
bi·po·lar (b-plr)
adj.
Having two poles; used especially of nerve cells in which the branches project from two usually opposite points.
Of or relating to both ends or poles of a bacterial or other cell.
Of or relating to a major affective disorder that is characterized by episodes of mania and depression.
2007-03-25 16:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by Millie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to read the DSM book for this, since there are many types of bi-polarism. Basically, bi-polarism is characterized by wild swings in mood from a frenzied active mood to a highly depressive mood. The types are based on the duration of the various moods.
2007-03-25 23:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the definition of bi-polar is, when someone has multiple
personality and mood swings.
2007-03-25 23:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by Dalena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my mother is bi-polar. ive delt with it all my life. they say it is a chemical imbalance. she went through ups and downs. one minute she would be happy the next she would be depressed. and it would go to major depression. sometimes she would want to kill herself. thats what people go through if you want the definition look it up heres a site en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_
2007-03-25 23:43:42 · answer #4 · answered by lori n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a high and low ego personality
2007-03-25 23:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by buster5748 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google it, hon. And try WebMd.com, too..
2007-03-25 23:35:02 · answer #6 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋