as in illness
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
they caught a rare disease while they were traveling in Africa and were sick for weeks
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Recent Examples of disease
Alzheimer’s disease Research is promising for the use of MCTs to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
The occurrence of many plant diseases can be reduced by following good cultural practices.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Despite the incredible effort going into treating dementia, treatment becomes less effective the further along the disease is.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
After Yang was found, Police thanked those who assisted in the search for the missing man, who also has Parkinson’s disease.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
The occurrence of many plant diseases can be reduced by following good cultural practices.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Despite the incredible effort going into treating dementia, treatment becomes less effective the further along the disease is.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
After Yang was found, Police thanked those who assisted in the search for the missing man, who also has Parkinson’s disease.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disease
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Having more information about the effects of injury, age, and disease on human cells can help researchers understand how cancers and other illnesses form, potentially contributing to new therapies.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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There have been no injuries or illnesses reported to Mondelēz Global to date.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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But the truth is, the most common tomato plant ailments are relatively straightforward to manage.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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According to the 2nd century text, an unknown Roman senator who rose to the high rank of praetor once requested that Caligula grant him a leave of absence due to an undescribed ailment.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Studies consistently reveal perfectionism’s links to anxiety, depression and other ills.—
Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
24 June 2025
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And then there were the potential ills of a conventional approach, like fumes spewed by laminate flooring.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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In his June ruling following the competency hearing, Judge Bates said that six of seven doctors diagnosed Menzies with a neurological disorder but disagreed about its extent and effect.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Joel was unable to attend the screening due to his recent brain disorder diagnosis.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Often the diseases have flu-like symptoms, such as a fever, headache or chills.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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One historical account suggests salicylic acid was isolated from queen-of-the-prairie’s flowers in the 1830s, perhaps revealing why the plant’s flowers were used in tea to reduce fever and alleviate pain.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Talking with detainees about living conditions is the most important part of a tour, Eskamani said.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Other health conditions: People with metabolic disorders like obesity or diabetes are at higher risk for developing MASH.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
12 July 2025
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The Vet advises in his video that symptoms and sickness may not be immediately apparent after consuming ibuprofen.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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The sickness got bad enough that Ayers returned to lower elevation to rest and recover for several days, before heading back.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
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“Disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disease. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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