diseases

dis-eas-es · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of *disease*: multiple disorders or illnesses.

  2. 2.

    Various conditions that impair normal functioning.

  3. 3.

    Multiple harmful qualities or conditions affecting society.

Related words

See also: conditions, disease, illnesses
Synonyms: ailments, disorders, illnesses, sicknesses

Etymology

From disease with the regular plural suffix -s. The base word derives from Old French desaise meaning "lack of ease."