disorder
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The discovery may be especially important for people with polycystic kidney disease, a genetic disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in the kidneys.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
The drug was approved to treat lipoprotein lipase deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that prevents the body from properly breaking down fat particles in the blood.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, bipolar disorder is a treatable mental health condition marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
The recent disorder in Northern Ireland attracted widespread international attention, including in Germany, where migration has also been a highly charged issue.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
First of all there’s the DSM, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, which lists every kind of psychological disorder known to man—that’s fun reading.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
Vocabulary lists containing disorder
Mayhem! Chaos! Pandemonium!
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