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
  4. ills
Noun
  • 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.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 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
Definition of diseases
Noun
  • Stomach pain or tummy troubles are among the most common ailments that affect children and adults alike.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The family believed her mounting ailments overtook her.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of ailments
Noun
  • 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
  • There had been no illnesses, the agency stated Tuesday.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of illnesses
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of ills
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