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ailment

[eyl-muhnt] / ˈeɪl mənt /


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MLB teams want to know about every physical ailment their players are dealing with in real time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The medical term for my ailment is an asymmetrical gluteal cleft, though requests to fix it are far less common than those to eliminate cellulite, flatten the tummy, or augment the breasts.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

Commentators gave him credit for handling an eye ailment with more panache than former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who wore an eye-patch in 2023 after injuring himself jogging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Whatever cough, ailment or condition comes his way, Morris said he “would have to second-guess every medical and health maneuver” and whether it justified a doctor’s visit.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

The diviner gave the diagnosis of my ailment.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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