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as in diseases
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as in malignancies
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as in cankers
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Noun
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Bird droppings are also common on feeders, which can increase the spread of avian diseases among the bird population.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025 -
Blood stem cells, often extracted from bone marrow have been used for decades as a successful treatment for a variety of diseases including blood cancers such as leukemias, as well as autoimmune diseases.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Water consistently at the base using a soaker hose to prevent diseases like blossom-end rot and foliar infections.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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This reflects the idea of decay or rot associated with damp, earthy conditions.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Cancers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancers. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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