disruptions of normal physical or mental functions
from dis- + order, from Old French desordre
chaos disrupts normal function
Medical diagnostics historically pathologized women's behavior (e.g., hysteria, female hysteria linked to reproductive systems). Diagnostic bias persists in under-recognition of conditions like ADHD and autism in women.
Use clinical language; recognize that diagnostic criteria may reflect research bias toward male presentations. Avoid stigmatizing language.
["conditions","variations in neurodevelopment","diagnoses"]
Women researchers and clinicians are advancing more accurate, inclusive diagnostic frameworks that recognize how conditions present differently across genders.
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