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illness
nounfeminineformaluncommon/ẽ.fɨɾ.mi.ˈda.dɨ/en·fer·mi·da·de
Definition
1A state of impaired health; a disease, especially one of a serious or prolonged nature.
Usage examples
“The illness forced him into a long convalescence.”
“Cardiovascular illnesses are one of the leading causes of death.”
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Common combinations
serious illnesschronic illnesscontagious illness