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   disorder

   /dɪsˈɔːdə/

   noun

   • 1. a state of confusion: "the world 's currency markets were in disorder" Similar untidinessdisorderlinessmessdisarraydisorganizationchaosconfusionclutterjumblea muddlea messa shamblesa mare's nestinformal:a dog's dinnera dog's breakfastan omnishamblesOpposite order
   • ▪ the breakdown of peaceful and law-abiding public behaviour: "recurrent food crises led to outbreaks of disorder" Similar unrestdisturbancedisruptionupheavaltumultturmoilmayhempandemoniumviolencefightingriotinginsurrectionrebellionmutinylawlessnessanarchybreach of the peaceriotfracasrumpusbrouhahameleehubbubfuroreaffrayinformal:hoo-haaggroargy-bargysnafuwildingOpposite orderpeace
   • ▪ an illness or condition that disrupts normal physical or mental functions: "skin disorders" Similar diseaseinfectioncomplaintproblemconditiondysfunctionafflictionmaladysicknessillnessailmentinfirmitydisabilitydefectirregularityinformal:bugviruslurgy

   verb

   • 1. disrupt the systematic functioning or neat arrangement of: "they are disordering the political landscape"

   Word Origin late 15th century (as a verb): alteration, influenced by order, of earlier disordain, from Old French desordener, ultimately based on Latin ordinare ‘ordain’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › disorderDisorder Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 8, 2012 · 1. : lack of order. clothes in disorder. 2. : breach of the peace or public order. troubled times marked by social disorders. 3. : an abnormal physical or mental condition. a liver disorder. a personality disorder.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISORDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DISORDER definition: 1. a state of untidiness or lack of organization: 2. an illness of the mind or body: 3. an angry…. Learn more.

4. www.verywellhealth.com › disease-vs-disorder-5092243Understanding Disease vs. Disorder, Condition vs. Syndrome

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   Nov 13, 2023 · What Is a Disorder? A disorder is characterized by functional impairment and a disruption to the body’s normal function and structure. An autoimmune disorder, for example, can cause a range of non-specific symptoms like fatigue, fever, swollen glands, or digestive problems.

5. www.who.int › fact-sheets › detailMental disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jun 8, 2022 · Mental disorders may also be referred to as mental health conditions. The latter is a broader term covering mental disorders, psychosocial disabilities and (other) mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in functioning, or risk of self-harm.

6. medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › disorderDisorder | definition of disorder by Medical dictionary

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   a derangement or abnormality of function; a morbid physical or mental state. For specific disorders, such as the psychiatric disorders, see under the name, such as anxiety disorders and personality disorders.