as in illness
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
they caught a rare disease while they were traveling in Africa and were sick for weeks
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Recent Examples of disease
High temperatures can affect the cardiovascular system, leading to heart attacks and stroke as well as other systems of diseases, such as kidney failure and mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety and more suicide attempts, Chen said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Early versions of the disease begin as noncancerous forms called polyps.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
For starters, walking or other physical activity will jumpstart digestion, so your meal goes down easier, says Dr. Chris Damman, a gastroenterologist and professor at the University of Washington who studies the intersection of the microbiome and metabolic disease.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
But though ruthlessly efficient at killing off some frog species, the fungus is highly vulnerable to heat: Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees Fahrenheit) slow disease progression.
—Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Early versions of the disease begin as noncancerous forms called polyps.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
For starters, walking or other physical activity will jumpstart digestion, so your meal goes down easier, says Dr. Chris Damman, a gastroenterologist and professor at the University of Washington who studies the intersection of the microbiome and metabolic disease.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
But though ruthlessly efficient at killing off some frog species, the fungus is highly vulnerable to heat: Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees Fahrenheit) slow disease progression.
—Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disease
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There are more than 2,500 types of salmonella, but fewer than 100 are responsible for most human illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Disease and death rates In particular, Harris underscored AI’s impact not just on productivity, but also its potential to transform the cost of care and the rates of illness, disease and death.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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Summary Ginger has been used for hundreds of years to treat various ailments, including pain, nausea, digestive issues, and more.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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And most carried three pill bottles or more for various chronic ailments.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The decline of in-person theater attendance, seen by many as one of the biggest ills affecting the industry, also seems to be not such a big problem for those financing AFM-friendly independent films, which have not traditionally focused on theatrical deals.Todd Longwell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sometimes the dots that connect horror movies to larger societal ills can only be recognized with the benefit of hindsight.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
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About 571 were charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement agents or officers or obstructing those officers during a civil disorder, including approximately 164 defendants charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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As a result, the puppies produced are often plagued with genetic disorders, leading to chronic health issues that can shorten their lifespan and significantly affect their quality of life.Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Other totally normal and common side effects, according to the CDC, include headache, fever, muscle aches, and fatigue.Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
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These symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, confusion, loss of balance or seizures.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Customary closing conditions include final approval from the Comcast board, satisfactory completion of SpinCo financing, receipt of tax opinions, and any regulatory approvals.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Management has expressed substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to its liquidity condition and mandatory liquidation timeline.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Antisemitism is not only an attack on Jews but a symptom of a broader sickness: a world that chooses darkness over light, fear over unity.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Financial hard times, lawsuits, firing employees, sickness, tragedy, divorce, cross-country moves, and worries about children are all part of this involuntary hardship.Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disease. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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