Based on your knowledge of the meanings of the prefix dis-, what would you say is the meaning of the word disorder as it is used in the following sentence?

The article in the medical journal described a disorder of the nervous system.
A. an illness with no apparent cause

B. an organ of the body

C. the interruption of a procedure

D. an abnormal condition

Question

Based on your knowledge of the meanings of the prefix dis-, what would you say is the meaning of the word disorder as it is used in the following sentence?

The article in the medical journal described a disorder of the nervous system.
A. an illness with no apparent cause
	
B. an organ of the body
	
C. the interruption of a procedure
	
D. an abnormal condition

anonymous · Answer

@just_one_last_goodbye

anonymous · Answer

@HoneyLemon

vocaloid · Answer

"dis" usually means "not" or "against", so what do you think "disorder" means? (hint: disorder = dis+order)

anonymous · Answer

The answer is D. disorder means not in order, so an abnormality would be considered a disorder.

anonymous · Answer

Answer is D, disorder is a state of confusion.

lexiem · Answer

D. Disorder can be a state of confusion; or a medical term