disorder
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A test two years ago revealed she has haemochromatosis - a genetic disorder nicknamed "the Celtic Curse" that she inherited from her Lewis-born father.
From BBC
"The gut-brain axis is becoming essential to understanding many psychiatric disorders, including depression."
From Science Daily
At the same time, order and disorder strongly influence how physical processes unfold.
From Science Daily
He was battling with chronic hypochondria - known formally as illness anxiety disorder - a condition that is characterised by an excessive, disabling fear of having a serious undiagnosed medical illness.
From BBC
As a literary critic, Li argued that China must cultivate confidence in its culture to prevent society from falling into disorder.
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