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disease

/dɪˈziːz/ noun · British & US
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What does disease mean?

noun

A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, often caused by factors outside the organism. A condition that impairs normal bodily function.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with a serious disease that required immediate treatment."

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