What is another word for black bile?
Pronunciation: [blˈak bˈa͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Black bile is a term used to describe one of the four humors in ancient Greek and medieval medicine. It was believed to be associated with melancholy and sadness. There are several synonyms for black bile, including melancholia, depression, forlornness, gloom, despondency, and despair. These words all convey a sense of sadness or a feeling of being weighed down emotionally. The concept of black bile may no longer be used in modern medicine, but the emotional states it was associated with still exist and are recognized through the use of these synonyms.
