English · Body & Health
disease
/dɪˈziːz/
[/dɪˈziːz/]
specific medical disorder
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A particular abnormal condition that harms the body, often with a known cause.
Example
Vaccination has greatly reduced the spread of many dangerous childhood diseases.
Vaccination has greatly reduced the spread of many dangerous childhood diseases.
Etymology
From Old French 'desaise', meaning lack of ease.
How & Where It’s Used
More clinical than 'illness'; refers to named conditions.