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(grēf )
[Fr. gref fr. L. gravis, heavy, burdensome]
The sadness or sorrow following the loss of a loved person or thing. Symptoms include fatigue, depressed mood, insomnia, anorexia, feelings of regret or guilt, or a variety of physical discomforts.
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(grēf )
[Fr. gref fr. L. gravis, heavy, burdensome]
The sadness or sorrow following the loss of a loved person or thing. Symptoms include fatigue, depressed mood, insomnia, anorexia, feelings of regret or guilt, or a variety of physical discomforts.
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