disease

English

/dɪˈziːz/, /dɪˈziz/

noun
Definitions
  • (pathology) An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.
  • (by extension) Any abnormal or harmful condition, as of society, people's attitudes, way of living etc.
  • Lack of ease; uneasiness; trouble; vexation; disquiet.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English disese derived from desese, disaise derived from Old French desaise prefix from English ease.

Origin

English

ease

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