ailment

Example Sentences

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But a month later, Glover announced he was forced to cancel the rest of the tour because of an "ailment" that required tests, surgery, and "time out to heal".

From BBC

They also asked that Bolsonaro be allowed to leave his home for medical treatment, saying he required regular treatment for pulmonary infections and other ailments.

From BBC

That is not even counting the life insurance costs likely to be incurred by excessive heat and smoke-related respiratory ailments.

From New York Times

A Lake Havasu police report said Peat had told an investigator “she used to be addicted to pain pills” for an unspecified ailment that led to her retirement from the LAPD.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. Black, a pediatrician, has said the ailments caused by the type of asbestos in Libby are difficult to detect and can be missed by outside radiologists less familiar with it than he is.

From Seattle Times