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   Dis·ease

   /dəˈzēz/

   

   noun

   • 1. a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes: "bacterial meningitis is a rare disease"
   • ▪ a particular quality, habit, or disposition regarded as adversely affecting a person or group of people: "departmental administration has often led to the dread disease of departmentalitis"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘lack of ease; inconvenience’): from Old French desaise ‘lack of ease’, from des- (expressing reversal) + aise ‘ease’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › diseaseDisease Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DISEASE is a condition of the living animal or plant body or of one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms : sickness, malady. How to use disease in a sentence.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › infectious-diseasesInfectious diseases - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 18, 2022 · Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful. But under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease. Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › parkinsons-diseaseParkinson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Symptoms start slowly. The first symptom may be a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand.

5. www.britannica.com › science › human-diseaseHuman disease | Definition & Facts | Britannica

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Human disease, an impairment of the normal state of a human being that interrupts or modifies vital functions. Disease may be trivial if the impairment is minimal. It may also be associated with illness or be latent, becoming apparent at some later time.

6. www.britannica.com › science › human-diseaseHuman disease - Classifications, Causes, Symptoms | Britannica

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   The most widely used classifications of disease are (1) topographic, by bodily region or system, (2) anatomic, by organ or tissue, (3) physiological, by function or effect, (4) pathological, by the nature of the disease process, (5) etiologic (causal), (6) juristic, by speed of advent of death, (7) epidemiological, and (8) statistical. Any ...

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › diseaseDisease Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   DISEASE meaning: 1 : an illness that affects a person, animal, or plant a condition that prevents the body or mind from working normally; 2 : a problem that a person, group, organization, or society has and cannot stop.

8. www.cdc.govCenters for Disease Control and Prevention

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   4 days ago · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. FEATURED TOPIC. Heart Disease and Work. Learn more about how to prevent work-related heart disease. CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People. Health Topics A-Z. Travelers' Health. Emergency Preparedness. Injury, Violence, & Safety. Workplace Safety & Health. Environmental Health. FEATURED.