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

Dr. Wright, who directed the research, said the approach could have major implications for diseases that affect tens of millions of people around the world.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026

When disturbed, it can be inhaled which can cause serious diseases and cancer, like diffuse mesothelioma.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

It is used to treat adults with severe and rare autoimmune diseases which cause inflammation of the blood vessels.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

We are likely to see more of these diseases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

JAMESON: We’ve eradicated many of the diseases that have plagued humankind.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly