disease
Translation
disease, illness, sickness
Examples
Heart disease is a common problem.
Heart disease is a common problem.
The disease spread quickly through the population.
The disease spread quickly through the population.
Grammar Patterns
((a disease)) an illness affecting humans, animals or plants He has a rare blood disease.
Similar Words
Synonyms: illness, sickness, ailment, malady
Etymology
From Old French 'desaise', from 'des-' (lack of) + 'aise' (ease). Meaning 'lack of ease'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'dis-' (not) + 'ease' (comfort). A state of not being at ease.