ailment

Example Sentences

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But a month later, Glover announced he was forced to cancel the rest of the tour because of an "ailment" that required tests, surgery, and "time out to heal".

From BBC

They also asked that Bolsonaro be allowed to leave his home for medical treatment, saying he required regular treatment for pulmonary infections and other ailments.

From BBC

Some antibiotics are still scarce following the winter flu season when doctors and patients frantically chased medicines for ailments like strep throat.

From New York Times

Fentanyl was developed to treat intense pain from ailments like cancer.

From Seattle Times

Patients with other ailments — such as cancer, arthritis, hepatitis C or diabetes — have been contending with these vagaries all along.

From Seattle Times