How does the use of "||" and "or" operators impact the syntax and functionality of conditional statements in PHP?

Using the "||" operator in PHP allows for a logical OR comparison between two conditions, while using the "or" operator provides the same functionality but with a lower precedence. When used in conditional statements, both operators can help streamline the code and make it more readable by combining multiple conditions into a single statement. 

// Example of using the "||" operator in a conditional statement
if ($age < 18 || $isStudent) {
    echo "You qualify for a student discount.";
}

// Example of using the "or" operator in a conditional statement
if ($gender == 'Female' or $age > 65) {
    echo "You qualify for a special discount.";
}

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