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A disorder is a malfunction of the body, it's when the body simply stops working the way it should. A disease is a illness caused by certain pathogens, bacteria, or any of the like. They are very similar and in the medical world they can be used interchangeably. They can be used interchangeably because a disease can cause a disorder. The word disorder will be used more often to refer to psychological problems, where as disease is used more often for the physical disorders.
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Is depression disorder a disease?
Depression is a disorder which opens door to different mental and heart disease
What is hepatitus?
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Is cadmium a disease or disorder?
its a disorder
Is dyslexia a disease or a disorder?
Disorder
Is onychatrophia a disease or disorder?
Its a Disease
Is asthma a disease or disorder?
Asthma is a disorder
Is blindness a disease or a disorder?
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That is in dispute. Most researchers agree that Von Willebrand disease is the most common genetic bleeding disorder but different studies place the incidence at anywhere between 1/100 to 1/10,000.
An inherited disease or disorder that is caused by a mutation in a gene or by a chromosomal defect?
There are many thousands of different mutations.
Is it bipolar disease or bipolar disorder?
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
What disorder does Gary Colman have?
Gary Colman's disease is Kidney Disorder
What is PANDAS disorder?
PANDAS disorder is an autoimmune disease caused by Strep
