(~s)
1.
A ~ is a problem or illness which affects someone’s mind or body.
...a rare nerve ~ that can cause paralysis of the arms.
= complaint
N-VAR: usu with supp
2.
Disorder is a state of being untidy, badly prepared, or badly organized.
The emergency room was in ~...
= confusion
N-UNCOUNT: oft in N
3.
Disorder is violence or rioting in public.
He called on the authorities to stop public ~...
= unrest
N-VAR: usu supp N