Definitions

disease

[dih-zeez] / dɪˈziz /

NOUN

ailment, affliction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

Cancer bug condition contamination defect disorder epidemic fever flu illness infection inflammation malady plague sickness stroke syndrome virus

STRONG

ache affection attack blight breakdown canker collapse complaint contagion convulsions debility decrepitude distemper endemic feebleness fit hemorrhage indisposition infirmity misery seizure spell temperature unhealthiness unsoundness upset visitation

WEAK

ill health pathosis sickliness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage good health health

STRONG

ability blessing boon happiness soundness strength

Example Sentences

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"Alzheimer's is a very complex disease," says Quitterer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

As the disease advances, the risks of hospitalization, cardiovascular complications, and death rise sharply, making early and effective treatment increasingly important.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The benefits were seen not only in patients with diabetes but also in those with non-diabetic CKD and certain forms of glomerular disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Because Alzheimer's is an age-related disease, the researchers worked with older mice.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

She had to fight it as well as the disease.

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr

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