disorders 1 of 2

noun

Definition of disordersnext
plural of disorder
1
as in hells
a state in which everything is out of order the general disorder of the room after the guests finally left the party

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2
as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning afflicted all her life with a nervous disorder

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disorders

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verb

present tense third-person singular of disorder
as in disrupts
to undo the proper order or arrangement of be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser

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  1. diseases
  2. disrupts
  3. illnesses
  4. ailments
  5. havoc
Noun
  • Excessive alcohol use is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression often co-occur with high levels of drinking.
    Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Previous studies have linked some alcohol consumption to lower risks of certain diseases—such as a glass of red wine per day for heart health—but many have criticized these studies for not considering other factors.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of diseases
Verb
  • Seeley suggests that work stress and worry over how to find the right work-life balance can ultimately have a negative impact on sleep, adding that a cycle often happens when, over time, prolonged sleep deprivation disrupts circadian rhythm, negatively affecting your physical and mental health.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • However, if your body is under chronic stress, your cortisol levels will remain high for long periods, which disrupts the body’s ability to cope with and manage stress.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Since then, there have been another four incidences in Connecticut, including one in October, for a total of 39 human illnesses from raw milk contamination in Connecticut caused by pathogens.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The illnesses started in May and hospitalized 24 people.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of illnesses
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the illness has an overall worldwide mortality rate of a little less than 1 percent—much higher than common ailments like the flu.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Rosemary provided relief for a range of ailments, including pain, inflammation, and indigestion.
    Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of ailments
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  • Given Udoka’s obsession with creating as much defensive havoc as possible, this makes sense.
    Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Now, as billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk continues to play havoc with crypto markets, fears have emerged China could have beaten Donald Trump and the U.S. to creating a bitcoin reserve.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of havoc
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