derangement

derangement definition - medical

de·range·ment (dĭ-rānjˈmənt)

noun
  1. Disturbance of the regular order or arrangement of parts in a system.
  2. Mental disorder; insanity.

Related Forms:

  • de·rangeˈ verb

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