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disorder

[dis-awr-der] / dɪsˈɔr dər /






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He said his son has cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder, and relies on assistance to live with dignity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"In particular, with conditions such as addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder we see a difficulty in breaking habits and shifting behavior. So, understanding the mechanics of behavioral flexibility may one day help us develop better treatments."

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The Wilmington, Del., company said VGA039 is currently in Phase 3 pivotal development for patients with von Willebrand disease, the most common inherited bleeding disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"What is never justified and what is never the solution is violence and disorder."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Everything here is still in great disorder and was thrown into complete confusion during the move,” she wrote to Clara Imhoff, a Nuremberg student who remained a friend.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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