Body & Health: Medical Conditions
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disease
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NOUN: harmful condition, with its own symptoms or bodily changes
“When travelling, your vaccines against local diseases must be up to date.”
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disorder
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NOUN: problem or illness which affects the mind or body
“She suffered from an eating disorder for many years before seeking medical help.”
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illness
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NOUN: condition when the body is unable to work as it usually does
“His history of mental illness meant his suicide came as no surprise.”
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sickness
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NOUN: general condition of being ill, or a disease
“If we carry on with this level of staff sickness, we’re going to have some serious problems.”
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