What’s the difference between a condition, disorder, disease and syndrome?
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A disease (old french “des-aise”. Lack of ease/Lack of wellbeing) is something which causes you to feel bad which has a specific cause. Like an organ malfunction or illness.
A condition (short for health condition) is a generally used term that can mean a disease, disorder or any number of other health (physical or mental) malfunctions.
A disorder (word means “not order”): is a mental health condition, that results in an abnormal mood and/or behavior.
A syndrome (original words in greek “Syn”/”drome”. “Runs together”) is a collection of symptoms that usually appear together.
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