disease
/dɪˈziz/ noun B1- An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired. · The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and their fruit withered.· The exposed workers had some kind of disease that left their skin splotchy and their faces withered.
- Any abnormal or harmful condition, as of society, people's attitudes, way of living etc.
- A lack of ease; uneasiness; trouble; vexation; disquiet.
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“Perhaps you have heart disease,” said the Tin Woodman.
For my part, I have no heart; so I cannot have heart disease.”
Avoid a remedy that is worse than the disease.
A LION, worn out with years and powerless from disease, lay on the ground at the point of death.
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