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diseased

[dih-zeezd] / dɪˈzizd /


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He removed the tumour and part of the diseased jawbone, but the electrochemotherapy was administered to target any remaining cancerous cells.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Different tissues have distinct methylation patterns, and those patterns can shift when cells become diseased or cancerous.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

In particular, they’re examining how bacteria from diseased gums, and the immune response they trigger, may contribute to conditions including heart disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, arthritis, respiratory disease and chronic liver disease.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Wacky animal sidekicks once felt vibrant in a holistic world of artifice; here, a goggle-eyed rooster just looks diseased.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

As it washed over Dragon’s diseased arm, his tightly closed eyes relaxed and the grimace on his face smoothed — as if a deep pain was relieved.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin




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