cyclothymic
adjective
cy·clo·thy·mic ˌsī-klə-ˈthī-mik 
: relating to or being a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and elation in a form less severe than that of bipolar disorder
cyclothymia
ˌsī-klə-ˈthī-mē-ə
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web That means there’s not enough research on medications that can best treat cyclothymic disorder or unspecified bipolar disorder. 
Ashley Abramson, SELF, 11 Feb. 2022 Like other types of bipolar disorder, a cyclothymic disorder diagnosis requires specific criteria. Ashley Abramson, SELF, 28 Oct. 2021 Although the symptoms don’t meet the diagnostic requirements for hypomanic and depressive episodes, having cyclothymic disorder increases a person’s risk of developing bipolar disorder. Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Oct. 2018 Those with cyclothymic disorder, however, have episodes that are mild or moderate and don't meet the criteria for a full manic or depressive episode. Carolyn Todd, SELF, 13 Dec. 2017
Ashley Abramson, SELF, 11 Feb. 2022 Like other types of bipolar disorder, a cyclothymic disorder diagnosis requires specific criteria. Ashley Abramson, SELF, 28 Oct. 2021 Although the symptoms don’t meet the diagnostic requirements for hypomanic and depressive episodes, having cyclothymic disorder increases a person’s risk of developing bipolar disorder. Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Oct. 2018 Those with cyclothymic disorder, however, have episodes that are mild or moderate and don't meet the criteria for a full manic or depressive episode. Carolyn Todd, SELF, 13 Dec. 2017 Word History
Etymology
New Latin cyclothymia (from German Zyklothymie, from zykl- cycl- + -thymie -thymia) + English -ic
First Known Use
1923, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
cyclothymic 1 of 2
adjective
cy·clo·thy·mic -ˈthī-mik
: relating to, having, or being a mood disorder characterized by alternating short episodes of depression and hypomania in a form less severe than that of bipolar disorder compare cycloid
cyclothymic
2 of 2noun
: a cyclothymic individual