ailment

noun

ail·ment ˈāl-mənt

Synonyms of ailment next

: a bodily disorder or chronic disease

a stomach ailment

: unrest, uneasiness

an emotional ailment

Examples of ailment in a Sentence

She suffered from a chronic back ailment. The doctor treated him for a variety of ailments.

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Moist compresses are used for: Boils and skin ailments Dry eyes, styes, and other eye issues Sore muscles Dry Compresses Dry compresses, like a microwavable heating pad, are a quick and easy solution for creating a warm compress. —

Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 Who should avoid using a foot spa? People with certain conditions or ailments should avoid foot soaks unless otherwise instructed by their doctor. —

Daley Quinn Published, Health, 25 Oct. 2024 Justin Timberlake rescheduled the next week of shows on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour on Tuesday (Oct. 22) after revealing to fans that he’s been battling a couple of nagging ailments. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2024 Into the 20th century they were still commonly used to treat a range of ailments from respiratory conditions to arthritis. —

Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ailment