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The term "atrabilious" originated in ancient Greek medicine, which held that an excess of black bile, one of the four humors, caused a gloomy disposition. The Greeks believed that each humor was associated with a particular organ and temperament:
An imbalance in any of these humors was thought to lead to physical and mental illnesses. Excessive black bile, in particular, was associated with depression, irritability, and a lack of motivation.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the term "atrabilious" became synonymous with "melancholic" and was used to describe people who were prone to sadness, pessimism, and introspection. Today, the term is still occasionally used to refer to someone with a gloomy or bitter disposition.
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