maladie

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Term: Maladie: (noun); Sense: A physical or mental disorder, illness, or disease.; Usage: Used broadly to describe various types of ailments.; Example Sentence: He was diagnosed with a severe maladie that required immediate treatment.; (noun); Sense: A popular local term for an infectious disease specifically occurring in a particular region or community.; Usage: Often used in local contexts to refer to diseases endemic to a specific geographic area.; Example Sentence: The village had been battling a maladie for years, causing significant health concerns for its residents.; (adjective); Sense: Indicating poor or unhealthy condition.; Usage: Used to describe something or someone that is in a diseased or sickly state.; Example Sentence: The maladie plants in the garden needed proper care and attention to regain their vitality.