diseases

NOUN

ailment, affliction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bug cancer 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

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diseases

Researchers are also investigating whether AP503 could have applications in other diseases and are continuing to examine the receptor's wider functions throughout the body.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026

The company is running studies for tozorakimab in asthma and viral respiratory diseases, and is considering whether to launch more for conditions like bronchiectasis, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Lisa Vincent, who set up the community interest company after hearing stories of children presenting with diseases caused by malnutrition, said the situation was "unacceptable" and she wanted the challenge to raise awareness.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Research suggests diseases can alter the chemicals released by the body, creating distinctive odours.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

It might not kill, but it weakened and it recurred and it could lower one’s resistance to other diseases.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler