disease

[dih-zeez] / dɪˈziz /

NOUN

ailment, affliction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

Cancer bug condition contamination defect disorder epidemic fever flu illness infection inflammation malady plague sickness stroke syndrome virus

STRONG

ache affection attack blight breakdown canker collapse complaint contagion convulsions debility decrepitude distemper endemic feebleness fit hemorrhage indisposition infirmity misery seizure spell temperature unhealthiness unsoundness upset visitation

WEAK

ill health pathosis sickliness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage good health health

STRONG

ability blessing boon happiness soundness strength

Example Sentences

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Researchers have become increasingly interested in whether the drug could help a broader range of kidney disease patients because excessive activation of the mineralocorticoid receptor contributes to inflammation and scarring in many kidney disorders.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

As more GRK2 accumulates and forms aggregates, the disease process continues to accelerate.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The aim is to refine how we interpret the past while finding new ways on how to prevent dental disease today.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Researchers reported that these benefits remained consistent regardless of whether patients had diabetes, what type of kidney disease they had, or their level of kidney function.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Only one carrier of the disease could claim, plausibly, to have infected him.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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