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Definition of illness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general statestate of being sick or unhealthy
- Her illness lasted for several weeks..
2.
specific conditionTECH. specific disease or disorderTECH.
- He was diagnosed with a chronic illness..
Expressions with illness
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solution causing more harm than the problem
The new policy was a cure worse than the illness.
very bad sickness that can greatly harm health or cause death
Her career paused when a serious illness forced her to stay in hospital.
incurable disease expected to lead to death
She was diagnosed with a terminal illness last year.
sickness caused or made worse by conditions or duties at work
Her back pain was diagnosed as a work-related illness by the company doctor.
serious health condition that impacts life significantly
After his diagnosis, he was covered under his critical illness insurance..
disease with a slow recovery
The protracted illness required extensive treatment and care.
sickness caused by contaminated food
He got a foodborne illness after eating undercooked chicken.
severe health condition that progresses rapidly
The patient was diagnosed with an accelerated critical illness.
condition affecting mind causing distress or impaired functioning
Mental illness can make daily life very difficult.
disease affecting the respiratory system
She was diagnosed with a respiratory illness last winter.
long-lasting health condition that usually requires ongoing care or management
She manages her chronic illness with daily medication and regular checkups.
sickness caused mainly by activities or conditions at a job
The miner developed an occupational illness after years of exposure to coal dust.
sickness marked by raised body temperature and other related symptoms
The doctor diagnosed a febrile illness after checking the child's temperature.
sickness from eating contaminated or harmful food
He suffered from a food-derived illness after the picnic.
medical condition from rapid decompression in high-pressure environments
Divers must ascend slowly to avoid compressed air illness.
illness present at the same time as another condition
The study excluded patients with a concomitant illness requiring long-term antibiotics.
mental disorder with alternating periods of mania and depression
She was diagnosed with manic depressive illness last year.
Origin of illness
Old English, ill (bad) + ness (state)
Terms with illness included in their meaning
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health treatment
substances used for treating illness or injury
medical
physical discomfort or suffering caused by illness or injury
unwell
affected by physical or mental illness
illness
common viral infection causing sneezing and a runny nose
infection
respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus
recover
become healthy again after an illness or injury
wellness
state of being free from illness or injury
work
stop working permanently due to age or illness
health inquiry
asked to find out if someone is recovering from illness
illness
become ill with a cold virus
recovery
recover from illness or incapacitation
recovery
recover from an illness or setback
well-being
state of being free from illness and full of energy
medical
be unable or almost unable to speak because of illness or strain
fever
above normal body heat indicating illness
medical
become unable to speak due to illness or strain
mucus flow
produce mucus that flows from the nose due to illness or allergies
wish for health
express hope for someone's quick recovery from illness
healthcare
restore someone to health from illness
medical
symptom caused by illness or drug
health recovery
promoting recovery from injury or illness
health illness
disease caused by harmful microorganisms
healthcare
pertaining to the treatment of illness and injuries
medical
get better after an illness or injury
Examples of illness in a sentence
His illness prevented him from attending the meeting. The illness spread rapidly through the community. Her illness required immediate medical attention.
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- French:maladie, trouble, ...
- German:Krankheit, ...
- Italian:infermità, patologia, ...
- Spanish:enfermedad, ...
- Portuguese:doença, ...
- Chinese:疾病, ...
- Japanese:病気, 疾患, ...
- Arabic:مَرَض, داء, ...
- Hebrew:מַחֲלָה, מַחֲלַת סֶמֶךְ, ...
- Russian:болезнь, недуг, ...
- Ukrainian:хвороба, захворювання, ...
- Hindi:बीमारी, व्याधि, ...
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