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| dis·ease [ di zz ] (plural dis·eases) |
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1. medical condition: a condition in humans, plants, or animals that results in pathological symptoms and is not the direct result of physical injury
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2. specific disorder: a disorder in humans, animals, or plants with recognizable signs and often having a known cause
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3. problem in society: a serious problem in society or with a group of people
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| [14th century. < Old French desaise "lack of ease" < aise "ease"] |
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  dis·eased adjective |
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