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Disease

Definition:

A disease is a disorder or abnormal condition that affects the body, mind, or a specific part of an organism. It is characterized by specific symptoms and often requires medical intervention for diagnosis and treatment.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - A specific illness or dysfunction that affects humans, animals, or plants, often caused by pathogens or environmental factors.
Example sentence: The flu is a contagious disease that spreads rapidly during the winter season.
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2. Verb - To infect or afflict someone or something with a disease.
Example sentence: Mosquitoes can disease humans by transmitting malaria.
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3. Adjective - Describing something as being in a state of distress or abnormality, often related to health.
Example sentence: The diseased plant was showing signs of wilting and discoloration.
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