illness
noun
poor health; sickness.
illnesses
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pluralof illness.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Weaker muscles can also complicate recovery from injuries and illnesses and make it harder for the body to regulate blood sugar.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
About half of American adults live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease, diabetes or cancer, and about 85% of healthcare dollars go toward caring for these illnesses.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
"That's why we feel that as well as human medical records, pet medical records need to be examined for clusters of rare illnesses," Pete added.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
"Appropriate measures must be taken by the relevant ministries and agencies to protect schoolchildren and students, including senior citizens and patients with respiratory illnesses," King Sultan Ibrahim said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Lillian asked, knowing that Bull feared heart attacks above all other illnesses.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
