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
In the last few days of the session, lawmakers also sped through approving a controversial measure that banned businesses and schools from requiring medical interventions, including vaccines and any action taken to prevent the spread of diseases.
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2025
Anastasi adds that obesity can be another major contributor of hip pain for many of the same reasons, but this time because hip joints and cartilage are affected by excess weight instead of disease.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Keeping Kyrgyzstan’s children safe from disease outbreaks In 2024, Europe and Central Asia saw the highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years
Measles is an extremely contagious, airborne virus: for every person who has measles, another 12 to 18 people will be infected.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
It has been used to treat nerve disorders, arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease, and it has also been used as an aphrodisiac.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2025
Anastasi adds that obesity can be another major contributor of hip pain for many of the same reasons, but this time because hip joints and cartilage are affected by excess weight instead of disease.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Keeping Kyrgyzstan’s children safe from disease outbreaks In 2024, Europe and Central Asia saw the highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years
Measles is an extremely contagious, airborne virus: for every person who has measles, another 12 to 18 people will be infected.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
It has been used to treat nerve disorders, arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease, and it has also been used as an aphrodisiac.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disease
Noun
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Mahler died in 1911 from illnesses exacerbated by a heart condition, at just 50.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The banners had initially been intended for use at the Liverpool fixture in December, but given that Howe — for whom Keegan’s ‘Entertainers’ were such an inspiration — was absent on Sunday due to illness, the timing was far from ideal.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Supports the immune system and may help prevent seasonal ailments such as colds and flu.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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James averaged 25 points (51.7% shooting from the field, 38.4% from 3-point range), 8.5 assists and 8.2 rebounds while playing in 58 of the Lakers’ first 62 games before missing time because of the groin ailment.—
Khobi Price,
Orange County Register,
23 Mar. 2025
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In my opinion, this lack of respect for themselves, other students and authority stems from changes in family socialization thrust upon the school to heal all ills.—
Martin Potters,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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The pope also thanked staff at the hospital who aided his recovery from double-pneumonia and other ills, the Vatican said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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Others say excessive fluoride intake could cause dental fluorosis, a cosmetic disorder where the teeth become mottled.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anxiety disorder Depression Panic disorder Other Medical Conditions Some systemic (whole-body) medical conditions are linked to photophobia.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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The symptoms described—initial fatigue and aches, followed by high fever and a debilitating cough—were similar in several other cases mentioned by SHOT.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Russian authorities have dismissed growing speculation over reports of an unidentified virus that causes patients to cough up blood and suffer from prolonged high fever, saying no new pathogens have been detected.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Some of your co-stars have described treacherous filming conditions in Thailand.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another resident of the unit was in serious condition after being able to get to safety on their own.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ed has been called to be the United States Attorney for Washington, DC, perhaps the most powerful prosecutor in the country, with the ability to shape the application of justice in our Nation’s Capital, routing out the sickness and corruption and bringing hope nee hope to America.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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What Science Says Taking immune-boosting supplements is touted as a way to strengthen one's body’s ability to fight off an infection rather than avoid sickness altogether.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disease. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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