disease
/dɪˈziːz/
Meanings
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noun
A condition or abnormal process affecting an organism or part of an organism.
- "The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of disease."
- "The disease spread rapidly among the population."
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noun
A condition or state that is not well or is harmful to health.
- "He suffered from a chronic disease."
- "The disease left her unable to walk."
Pronunciation
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/dɪˈziz/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with diseaseease , please , seize , tease
Variants
List of all variants of disease that leads to same resultdisease , diseases , acute disease , acute diseases , Addison's disease , Addison's diseases , Alzheimer disease , Alzheimer's , Alzheimer's disease , Alzheimer's diseases , Alzheimers , alzheimer's diseases , Bang's disease , Bang's diseases , Bright's disease , Bright's diseases , brittle bone disease , brittle bones , caisson disease , caisson diseases , Canavan disease , Canavan's disease , Castleman disease , Castleman's disease
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English dis-eas, from dis- apart + easiness, ease, from eased, past participle of eatan to eat
Trivia
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The earliest recorded use of the word 'disease' dates back to around 900 AD.
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The study of diseases is called pathology.
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The term 'epidemic' refers to a disease that spreads rapidly among a large number of people in a short period of time.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
symptoms: Physical or mental indicators of the presence of a disease
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diagnosis: The identification of a disease or condition, typically through medical investigation
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treatment: Methods used to prevent or alleviate the effects of a disease
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Disease has been a significant theme in literature and art throughout history, often used to explore human suffering, mortality, and the human condition.
How to Memorize "disease"
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visualize
- Imagine a microbe causing damage to a cell, leading to disease.
- Visualize a red, inflamed area on the body, indicating the presence of disease. -
associate
- Associate the word 'disease' with words like 'sickness', 'illness', or 'affliction'.
- Associate the word 'disease' with images of doctors and hospitals. -
mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Dis-Ease: Disorder in Ease' to remember the definition of disease.
- Create a mental image of a person suffering from a disease to help remember the word.
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