ill
ness
Plural
illnesses
1
the state of being physically or mentally sick
- The patient was unable to recover from his illness.
- Illness prevented her from attending the family gathering.
- He recovered from his illness after a long treatment.
- She was off work because of illness.
- His illness kept him in bed for weeks.
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2
a specific health condition that causes the body or mind to not function properly
- He was diagnosed with a serious illness last year.
- Many people are living with chronic illnesses.
- The doctor gave her medication for the illness.
- Cancer is one of the most severe illnesses known.
- He recovered after a brief illness.