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Meaning of Illness
A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind
Definitions
- A disease or condition of the body or mind
- * A state of being unhealthy or diseased
Etymology of Illness
The word "illness" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, derived from the word "unhælþ" or "unhealth", which referred to a state of being unwell or diseased
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a wide range of health conditions, from physical diseases to mental disorders
Example Uses
- The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness that required immediate treatment
- * The illness had a significant impact on her daily life and overall well-being
- * The new medication helped to alleviate the symptoms of the illness