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disorder

[dis-awr-der] / dɪsˈɔr dər /






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Among children whose mothers had a history of major depressive disorder, growing depressive symptoms were associated with increased attention to sad faces.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Samat described the night the disorder broke out as "very distressing" and "one of the worst nights I've ever had".

From BBC • 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

People with a bipolar disorder diagnosis more commonly experience depressive episodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

There’s a condition kids suffer from, a compulsive disorder that makes them do things they themselves don’t understand.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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