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

Novartis was testing rap-cel in lupus, multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Exposure to particulate matter has been connected to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses as well as neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

I’m also a physician, trained in a profession that asks us to take action by identifying risk factors, diagnosing diseases, and intervening whenever possible.

From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026

But when I looked into it more, I discovered it also happens to some woman who have other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid problems.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

If I so much as sneezed, she would rattle off a list of infectious diseases that would have me in the grave by nightfall.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys