CEFR B1

disorders

noun

Meaning

A disruption of normal physical or mental functions.

Examples

The patient suffers from a sleep disorder that causes him to wake up frequently.
Mental health professionals are trained to recognize the symptoms of various psychological disorders.

Synonyms: ailment, condition, illness, disease

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disorders (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɔːrdərz/

Definition

A disruption of normal physical or mental functions.

Examples

The patient suffers from a sleep disorder that causes him to wake up frequently.
Mental health professionals are trained to recognize the symptoms of various psychological disorders.

How to Use disorders

disorder of (prepositional phrase): A disruption affecting a specific system or function. — "He was diagnosed with a disorder of the digestive system."
disorder in (prepositional phrase): A state of chaos or lack of organization within a place or system. — "The police were called to restore order in the streets after the riots."

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