When you visit the link you would see: >"The term disorder is often considered more value-neutral and less stigmatizing than the terms disease or illness, and

When you visit the link you would see: >"The term disorder is often considered more value-neutral and less stigmatizing than the terms disease or illness, and therefore is a preferred terminology in some circumstances" Also, regarding mental disorders the link says: "In mental health, the term mental disorder is used as a way of acknowledging the complex interaction of biological, social, and psychological factors in psychiatric conditions." And the wikipedia entry even touch the point I was referring to: "On the other hand, by emphasizing the medical nature of the condition, this term (disease) is sometimes rejected, such as by proponents of the autism rights movement." Finally the link starts the section with this phrase: "In many cases, terms such as disease, disorder, morbidity and illness are used interchangeably.[3] ##There are situations however when specific terms are considered preferable.##" (emphasis is mine)