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disease

dis·ease [ di zz ] (plural dis·eases)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. medical condition: a condition in humans, plants, or animals that results in pathological symptoms and is not the direct result of physical injury

2. specific disorder: a disorder in humans, animals, or plants with recognizable signs and often having a known cause

3. problem in society: a serious problem in society or with a group of people

[14th century. < Old French desaise "lack of ease" < aise "ease"]

dis·eased adjective
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