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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Disease
A disorder of a structure or function, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury
Definitions
- A disorder of a structure or function, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury
- * A particular quality, habit, or disposition regarded as adversely affecting a person or group of people
Etymology of Disease
The word "disease" comes from the Old French word "desaise", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "without" or "away from") and "aise" (meaning "ease")
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a condition of being diseased or ailing
Example Uses
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rare disease that required immediate treatment
- * The disease spread quickly through the population, causing widespread illness and death
- * The new medication has been shown to be effective in treating the disease
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
health
wellness
fitness
wholeness
soundness
normality
stability
balance
harmony
vitality
energy
robustness
hardness
resilience
immunity
resistance
healthiness
wholesomeness