illness
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illnesses
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illnesses
Britannica Dictionary definition of ILLNESS
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a condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind
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Her body was not able to defend itself against illness.
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Hundreds of soldiers died from illness and hunger.
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He showed no signs of illness.
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mental illness
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a specific condition that prevents your body or mind from working normally
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a sickness or disease
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Scientists have not yet found a cure for this illness.
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cancer, diabetes, and other illnesses
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an acute/chronic illness
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She died at the age of 60 after a brief/long illness.
