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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a disorder affecting" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a medical or psychological condition that has an impact on an individual or group.
Example: "Anxiety is a disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, often leading to significant distress and impairment in daily functioning."
Alternatives: "a condition impacting" or "an illness influencing".
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The noisiest patient I ever had was a young man suffering from a disorder affecting one of his ureters.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disorder affecting dopamine neurons for which there is no cure.
The largest experiment, the Oxford-Durham Study, was conducted in 2002 by Dr Richardson herself, who gave fish-oil capsules to children with DCD - a disorder affecting motor coordination, learning and social or psychological adjustment.
Migraine is a disorder affecting 10 15 % of people worldwide [2].
Fibromyalgia is a disorder affecting more than 5 million Americans.
Crohn's is a disorder affecting the digestive tract.
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Headache is a common disorder affecting a growing number of children and adolescents.
Migraine is a debilitating disorder affecting a large proportion of the population.
It is the first new type of drug in eight years to treat M.S., a neurological disorder affecting about a million people worldwide.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disorder affecting both the upper and lower motor neurons.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder affecting 18 million Americans.
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