as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a doctor known for successfully treating patients with chronic back ailments
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Recent Examples of ailment
And the families who live near plastic production facilities who have increased risks of premature birth, low birth weight, asthma, childhood leukemia, lung cancer, and a host of other life-threatening ailments.
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Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
May Reduce Nausea and Vomiting Traditional medicine has long used spearmint to treat stomach ailments like abdominal pain and nausea.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
Summary Celery has been used throughout history as a folk medicine to relieve many ailments.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Most common ailments aren’t connected to a single gene; polygenic risk scores aim to predict the lifetime likelihood of conditions, such as diabetes, in which many genes contribute to a person’s risk.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
May Reduce Nausea and Vomiting Traditional medicine has long used spearmint to treat stomach ailments like abdominal pain and nausea.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
Summary Celery has been used throughout history as a folk medicine to relieve many ailments.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Most common ailments aren’t connected to a single gene; polygenic risk scores aim to predict the lifetime likelihood of conditions, such as diabetes, in which many genes contribute to a person’s risk.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ailment
Noun
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Primary care physicians and urologists—specialists in urinary tract health and diseases affecting the reproductive system—typically conduct an evaluation and make a diagnosis.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Regular movement, such as hot yoga, can promote better sleep, reduce obesity and cardiovascular disease, and improve the immune system.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The event supports families whose children are suffering from life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and disorders.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The ongoing outbreak in animals has also led to at least 67 human cases of bird flu, with all but one causing mild illness.—
Emily Mullin,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Sharks were without forwards Tyler Toffoli (lower body) and Nico Sturm (lower body) and defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (ill) on Tuesday.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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With billions of people worldwide accessing their services, platforms such as Meta’s Facebook and Instagram have a responsibility to ensure that users are not harmed by consumer fraud, hate speech, misinformation or other online ills.—
Anjana Susarla,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, WalletHub’s study is less about Texas drivers and more about road conditions and vehicle maintenance.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Jan. 2025
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Speed limits are based on ideal conditions—not icy roads.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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According to Healthline, passengers experiencing severe symptoms such as fever, excessive coughing, or difficulty breathing should reconsider flying.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Medical records showed that in the days after the injury, Ben was lethargic and had a persistent fever.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The program will grant them access to insurance for sickness and maternity, work risks, disability and life, retirement, and for severance in advanced age and old age.—
Fernanda González,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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Outside, in the buttery December sunlight, Rowan and Amelia vowed to cherish each other always, in sickness and in health, in poverty and wealth.—
Becca Andrews,
Them,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Ailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ailment. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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