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diseases

  • plural
    of disease.
    disease
    noun
    a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.

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She had been suffering from multiple diseases, according to the department.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

This comes as artificial intelligence is enabling tests that can better detect diseases in early stages and predict risk factors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

The achievement could eventually help researchers develop new approaches to treating diseases caused by malfunctioning mitochondria.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

Droughts, intensive downpours and diseases have created challenges for tea growers across the world as they deal with the impact of a warming planet.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

I wonder if she’s inventing new ways to steal sympathy from her friends—new diseases to feign to make them more loyal.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King