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disorder

CEFR: B2

A disruption of normal physical or psychological bodily functions; or a state of public civil confusion and lawlessness.

Synonyms

syndrome
ailment
malady

Common Collocations

genetic disorder
sleep disorder
eating disorder

Example Sentence

Physical exercise is prescribed as an effective adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder.

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