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Definition disease in British English

disease noun

noun
/dɪˈziːz/

▪ catch, cause, combat, conquer, contract, control, cure, detect, develop, diagnose, fight, get, prevent, suffer from, treat

1

an illness that affects people or animals, especially one that is caused by infection

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a disease of the nervous system

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Studies have revealed that fewer vegetarians suffer from heart disease.

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Smoking can cause fatal diseases.

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the way that the body's immune system combats disease

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Young people are most at risk of contracting the disease.

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2

a serious problem in society or with someone's attitude

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Definition disease in British English