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disorders

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈsɔɹdɝz// UK //dɪsˈɔːdəz// dis·or·ders

n. physical or mental conditions that are not healthy or normal. You use this word when a part of the body or mind is not working the way it should.

n. disturbances of normal physical or mental health or functions. Often used in medical contexts to categorize specific sets of symptoms that interfere with daily life.


SIMPLE

Doctors study different types of sleep disorders.

CONTEXTUAL

The clinic specializes in treating various eating disorders through a combination of therapy and nutritional guidance.

COMPLEX

Genetic research has identified several markers associated with metabolic disorders, though environmental factors still play a significant role in how these conditions manifest in patients.

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Commonly used in the plural when referring to a category of medical conditions; often paired with 'mental', 'physical', or 'genetic'.

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