disorder
Example Sentences
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It is one of a family of disorders known as body-focused repetitive behaviours, or BFRBs, like biting nails or picking at skin.
From BBC
The drug has already shown promise in early-stage clinical trials, particularly in patients with certain blood disorders.
From Barron's
Her research focuses on metabolic bone diseases and skeletal fragility, and she has published extensively on bone remodeling, metabolic bone disorders, and skeletal pain mechanisms.
From Science Daily
Born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that causes mucus to become thick and sticky, she has just 9% lung function.
From BBC
In particular, attention focused on the Royal Hospital for Children where immune-compromised young people were being treated for blood disorders and cancer.
From BBC
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