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An ailment is a mild illness which may be persistent.
A disorder on the other hand is something that causes malfunction.
For example, genetic disorders like Huntington's disease or Marfan syndrome are caused by disorders in genetic material or chromosomes i.e., the whole arrangement has been altered thus leading to a malfunction.
However, tiredness or eyestrain are examples of ailments.
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What is a synonym for ailment?
disease illness disorder ailment disability affliction infirmity
A disorder of the body is called?
An ailment, disease or illness.
Desrcibe a malady?
malady is a sickness, disease, disorder or ailment.
What is another way to say disease?
Illness, disorder, ailment
What is a synonym for the word ailment?
illness, sickness, disease, complaint, disorder
What is the difference between schizo effective and schizo affective?
There is no difference. The correct term is schizoaffective disorder. Schizoeffective disorder is a misspelling.
What is the difference between an affliction and an ailment?
An aliment is temporary, while an affliction may be long term and be terminal.
The difference between bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder is?
the number of depressive and manic episodes.
What is the difference between somatoform and psychosomatic disorder?
A somatic disorder is a malfunction of the body. A psychosomatic disorder is a disorder of (most commonly) the body caused by a psychological factor (the mind).
What is the scientific name for disease?
The scientific name for disease is "pathology."
What is the difference between ailment and disease?
An ailment is symptomatic behavioral or physical illness.Disease is caused by malfunctions of body organs due to external agencies like microbes or internal release of bio chemicals or damage .
What is the difference between a narcissist and a s?
Narcissism is a psychological disorder. S is a letter.
