Mental Disorder Definition

noun
Any of various disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or autism spectrum disorder, characterized by a distressing or disabling impairment of an individual's cognitive, emotional, or social functioning.
American Heritage Medicine
Any of the various diseases affecting the mind onset by brain damage or genetics described in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems sections 290 through 319.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • folie
  • psychological disorder
  • disturbance
  • mental-disturbance

Other Word Forms of Mental Disorder

Noun

Singular:
mental disorder
Plural:
mental-disorders

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