debilitate

Example Sentences

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Jacob was diagnosed with the rare condition when he was a few days old, and since developed gastrointestinal dystonia, a debilitating stomach condition caused by neurological impairment.

From BBC

"It was heartbreaking, debilitating, frustrating… I was stopped in my tracks. I'm still probably working through a range of emotions," he admitted.

From BBC

Among other examples, the lawsuit says one heart patient cannot regularly access medications, resulting in debilitating chest pains and shortness of breath.

From Washington Post

It’s the target of a competitive biotech race, with scientists and companies using a crop of cutting-edge tools to try to cure the debilitating illness.

From Washington Post

Left untreated, it can worsen, causing symptoms such as heart problems and debilitating pain.

From Seattle Times