maladies

noun

Definition of maladiesnext
plural of malady
as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning in the olden days people were always suffering from some unknown malady

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  1. diseases
  2. ailments
  3. illnesses
Noun
  • An adult fruit fly’s brain is much more complex, however—and most importantly, the small insects share 60 percent of human DNA, as well 75 percent of the genes that cause genetic diseases, per a statement.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The connectome, and all the data associated with it, reveals patterns of healthy brain functions and could thus also be consequential in the treatment of brain diseases.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of diseases
Noun
  • Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help with a variety of medical ailments, including anxiety.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The pressure to perform plus residual physical ailments means illicit painkillers are a necessity, however.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of ailments
Noun
  • Camilla's is the latest in a series of illnesses to hit the royal family this year.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • These include illnesses where the body struggles to get enough oxygen, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or conditions experienced by mountaineers, athletes, and even astronauts.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of illnesses
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