as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a doctor known for successfully treating patients with chronic back ailments
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Recent Examples of ailment
Pangolins are trafficked primarily for their scales, which are believed to treat a variety of ailments in traditional medicine practices in Asia and Africa.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Summary Celery has been used throughout history as a folk medicine to relieve many ailments.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
That October, Néstor died of a heart ailment, and the next month Bergoglio was called to testify in front of a panel of judges about the abduction, more than thirty years earlier, of the Jesuit priests.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Some people take too much pain medication too quickly, misdiagnose an ailment and take the wrong drug, or unknowingly take multiple pain relievers at the same time.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Summary Celery has been used throughout history as a folk medicine to relieve many ailments.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
That October, Néstor died of a heart ailment, and the next month Bergoglio was called to testify in front of a panel of judges about the abduction, more than thirty years earlier, of the Jesuit priests.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Some people take too much pain medication too quickly, misdiagnose an ailment and take the wrong drug, or unknowingly take multiple pain relievers at the same time.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ailment
Noun
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While much research is still needed into the disease’s progression, Edgerly said people can take steps to potentially reduce their risk.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Pakistan is writing a new story of hope in which every child can survive and thrive and communities are protected from this preventable disease.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pet owners should watch for signs of illness and consult a veterinarian with concerns, according to Douglas County health officials.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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As of April 1, no illnesses had been reported, Walker's Wine Juice said.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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From worrying about how much TV little kids can watch to what social media is doing to the mental health of teens, parenting has turned into a constant battle against the ills of the screen.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Every possible ill, every source of embarrassment to their bourgeois sensibilities, was blamed on the plant.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Infectious fungal spores have an easier time remaining viable and spreading in damp or humid conditions.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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Despite the rising rate of PPD potentially reflecting improved screening and diagnosis practices, the study stresses the importance of developing and implementing interventions to prevent the condition.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Symptoms of measles include a fever, rash, cough, fatigue, runny nose and red eyes.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, the ailment can present itself in symptoms like pain in the upper stomach that radiates to the back, as well as fever, rapid pulse rate, vomiting and more.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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But that drop is just one indication of serious financial sickness at the EV maker, problems brought on by falling sales for the first time in its history and falling prices for electric vehicles.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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Among them are loss, sickness and the perception of being a burden to others.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Ailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ailment. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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