illness
nounfeminineformal/ẽ.fɨɾ.mi.ˈda.dɨ/low
en·fer·mi·da·de
Definition
A state of impaired health; a disease, especially one of a serious or prolonged nature.
The illness forced him into a long convalescence.
Cardiovascular illnesses are one of the leading causes of death.
Common collocations
serious illnesschronic illnesscontagious illness
Etymology
Do latim 'infirmitas, infirmitatis' (fraqueza, doença).