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disorder

nounmasculine/tɾɐ̃ʃˈtoɾnu/medium

trans·tor·no

Definition

A disturbance or impairment of normal functioning, often used in medical or psychological contexts.
He was diagnosed with a bipolar disorder.
Sleep disorders are common in modern society.
Common collocations
mental disordereating disorderpersonality disordercause disorder

Etymology

Do italiano 'transtorno', por sua vez do latim 'trans-' + 'tornare'.

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