Disorders
Disorders
Disorders (/dɪsˈɔːrdərz/) are a category of health conditions characterized by abnormal or disturbed functioning of the body or mind. The term is often used broadly to include both physical and mental health conditions.
Etymology
The term "disorder" originates from the Middle English "disordre", which means a lack of regular arrangement or methodical operation. It is derived from the Old French "desordre" and ultimately from the Latin "dis-" (apart, asunder) and "ordo" (order).
Types of Disorders
There are numerous types of disorders, which can be broadly categorized into the following:
- Physical Disorders: These are health conditions that affect the physical body. They include conditions such as Cardiovascular Disorders, Respiratory Disorders, and Digestive Disorders.
- Mental Disorders: These are conditions that affect the mind or brain. They include conditions such as Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
- Genetic Disorders: These are conditions that are caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic material. They include conditions such as Down Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, and Huntington's Disease.
- Developmental Disorders: These are conditions that affect an individual's development, often present from birth. They include conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Dyslexia.
Related Terms
- Disease: A disease is a particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
- Syndrome: A syndrome is a group of symptoms that consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
- Condition: A condition is a state of health, whether normal or abnormal.
- Illness: Illness is a state of poor health, often characterized by symptoms and disability.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disorders
- Wikipedia's article - Disorders
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