ailment

Example Sentences

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The longer he spent recording guitar parts for “Megadeth,” the more his ailment interfered with his playing.

From Los Angeles Times

Glanville had been struggling for the last few years with a mysterious ailment that caused recurring facial swelling, speech impairment and the loss of teeth, leaving her reluctant to go out in public.

From Los Angeles Times

At Shanghai's "Niang Qing", a TCM doctor in a white coat diagnoses customers' physical conditions based on the pulse readings, before a mixologist crafts custom drinks incorporating the herbs and roots prescribed for their ailments.

From Barron's

Although Nancy Guthrie is of sound mind, family have said she has physical ailments and uses a pacemaker.

From Los Angeles Times

The family and authorities are particularly worried because Nancy Guthrie has many physical ailments and requires a daily medication that she appears to be without.

From Los Angeles Times