as in illnesses
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 diseases
The ability to reprogram the stem cells of very old people is a 'game changer', said Perls, in reference to the scientific study of diseases of ageing.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The area has high levels of malnutrition and low vaccination coverage, leaving children vulnerable to a range of diseases, including malaria, pneumonia and measles, Tedros added.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Although some types of inflammation are critical to keeping your body healthy and preventing illness, chronic or long-term inflammation is associated with several diseases, such as certain cancers and heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Unpasteurized milk has caused plenty of other dangerous diseases in the past, including bovine tuberculosis and typhoid fever.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The condition has no cure and can often be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to other diseases.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Both of these sterilization techniques effectively kill pathogens on your tools and will help prevent the spread of plant diseases next spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
The Aedes aegypti mosquito is an non-native species that is known for aggressive biting during the day and can transmit several different diseases.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
County officials warned that the mosquito can transmit diseases like dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The area has high levels of malnutrition and low vaccination coverage, leaving children vulnerable to a range of diseases, including malaria, pneumonia and measles, Tedros added.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Although some types of inflammation are critical to keeping your body healthy and preventing illness, chronic or long-term inflammation is associated with several diseases, such as certain cancers and heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Unpasteurized milk has caused plenty of other dangerous diseases in the past, including bovine tuberculosis and typhoid fever.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The condition has no cure and can often be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to other diseases.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Both of these sterilization techniques effectively kill pathogens on your tools and will help prevent the spread of plant diseases next spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
The Aedes aegypti mosquito is an non-native species that is known for aggressive biting during the day and can transmit several different diseases.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
County officials warned that the mosquito can transmit diseases like dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diseases
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Ten of 12 initial samples from victims came back positive for malaria, suggesting that patients may have been suffering from multiple illnesses at once, Ghebreyesus said.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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There had been no illnesses, the agency stated Tuesday.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Stomach pain or tummy troubles are among the most common ailments that affect children and adults alike.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The family believed her mounting ailments overtook her.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Let unfettered markets create more technology, because technology can fix all of society’s ills, if only the short-sighted would get out of its way.Brian Fung, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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With the help of her friends, Wendie discovers a supernatural creature is responsible for many of the village’s ills.Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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Multiple reports indicate that people with the disease are presenting with flu-like symptoms, including headaches, fevers, and breathing difficulties.Dave Wessner, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The illness often begins with mild symptoms, with fevers, chills, vomiting and headaches.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Diseases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diseases. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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