as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
contracted some tropical distemper while he was doing research in the jungles of Borneo
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as in to alarm
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
despite his career success, he has been distempered by nagging feelings of inadequacy his whole life
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Recent Examples of distemper
Julia Wuerz, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2024
However, coyotes can contract rabies, distemper, parvo, heartworms and other diseases that can be passed to pets.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
Few distemper paintings on linen have survived from 15th century Europe, but this rare gem is from a four- or five-part altarpiece, with related panels housed at Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum and London’s National Gallery.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Genesee County Animal Control announced an emergency temporary closure of normal operations due to an outbreak of distemper, parvovirus and kennel cough among their dog population.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 24 July 2024
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Beyond parasites, unattended poop may also be contaminated with canine or feline viruses, such as parvovirus, distemper virus and canine coronavirus, that can create life-threatening disease in other dogs and cats, especially in adult animals that are unvaccinated and puppies and kittens.
—Julia Wuerz, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2024
However, coyotes can contract rabies, distemper, parvo, heartworms and other diseases that can be passed to pets.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
Few distemper paintings on linen have survived from 15th century Europe, but this rare gem is from a four- or five-part altarpiece, with related panels housed at Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum and London’s National Gallery.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Genesee County Animal Control announced an emergency temporary closure of normal operations due to an outbreak of distemper, parvovirus and kennel cough among their dog population.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 24 July 2024
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The diet has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and related conditions like obesity, high cholesterol and hypertension.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Read more Dengue Party Tray Recall Sparks Warning in 7 States This year's crisis is compounded by the resurgence of dengue serotype 3 in parts of Central America and the Caribbean, a strain not widely seen in over a decade, according to Thais dos Santos, PAHO's adviser on arboviral diseases.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Humming clouds of unidentified drones buzzing the night skies have been spotted over New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York over the past month and some residents are alarmed.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Also, not to alarm anyone, but there is a new trailer for the upcoming Elden Ring game.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mother cats may reject their kittens for several reasons, including illness and deformity.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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These results are particularly distressing given that girls and boys perform equally well in science and math classes in elementary and middle school.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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You may be distressed over the outcome of the presidential election, but the D.C. luxury market is not.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Nov. 2024
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About 50% of colonies and millions of bees die each year from a variety of ailments, devastating numbers for beekeepers.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Pentagon is using the funding to study arthritis, cancer and chronic fatigue — all ailments that affect women in the military.Eva Pound, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Warmer waters as a result of climate change and krill harvesting could be disturbing traditional humpback feeding grounds, forcing whales to go farther and farther to find food.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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One was arrested on suspicion of battery on a police officer and disturbing the public’s business, LAPD Sgt.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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At some point, Mangione became focused on the ills of the healthcare industry — a theme that has resonated with many following the saga across the nation.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Investigators are also looking at Mangione's online posts about domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, law enforcement sources told NBC News. Kaczynski, whose bombs killed three people, long decried the ills of modern American life and harbored other antiestablishment views.Tom Winter, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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If your symptoms bother you, affect your quality of life, or interfere with your daily functioning, your healthcare provider can help.Jess Sims, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Distemper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distemper. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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