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ailment

[eyl-muhnt] / ˈeɪl mənt /


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Dysport is a muscle relaxant that Ipsen markets for therapeutic indications such as a neck ailment called cervical dystonia.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

One year after the fire, Christine Moore died unexpectedly with a heart ailment.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

"It's really amazing to see that something that's supposed to prevent a physical ailment can also help keep our brain healthy, too."

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

Lying on the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust, the elephant slowly exhausted himself in futile attempts to stand, the latest potential victim of a still-mysterious ailment in southern Kenya.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

We are good German children who have been stricken with a mysterious ailment.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

This activity is likely to have caused the “Havana Syndrome” ailments reported at scale by personnel at the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

They must submit to regular FAA-mandated medical exams, and ailments such as cardiac conditions or diabetes could permanently disqualify them from flying far earlier than age 65.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Experts estimated that close to 400,000 people remain at risk from a myriad of life altering ailments.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

Shohei Ohtani was back in the lineup after missing four games because of multiple ailments as the Dodgers beat the Reds 6-3 to extend their winning streak.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Later, at the table, I listen to him make idle conversation with the old senator about the various ailments they have both suffered.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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