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A disease can affect how the body works.
What does Disease mean?
A disease is a health condition that affects the body.
Dictionary definition
A condition that affects normal body function.
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Doctors study symptoms to understand a disease.
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Good hygiene can help reduce the spread of some diseases.
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What does disease mean?
Disease means a health condition that affects the body.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to disease?
The choice "illness" is closest in meaning because disease means a health condition that affects the body.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for disease?
The choice "health" is a strong contrast because disease means a health condition that affects the body.
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WordDisease.
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MeaningDisease means A disease is a health condition that affects the body.
ExampleExample: A disease can affect how the body works.
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- Syllables
- di · se · a · se
- Strongest beat
- di
- Ending
- se
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on di.
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Synonyms
Words like Disease
illnessA condition that affects health.
sicknessThe state of being ill.
medical conditionA health problem or condition.
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