Disease

Pronunciation
/dis-EEZ/
Category
General
Singular
Disease
Plural
Diseases

Definition

An impairment of normal physiological function, often caused by a pathogen or other factor.

Etymology

From Middle English 'disease', derived from Old French 'desaise', meaning 'lack of ease'.

Example

Chagas disease is a serious parasitic disease that affects the heart and digestive system.

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