as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a guinea pig with some sort of distemperature
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Noun
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Pakistan is writing a new story of hope in which every child can survive and thrive and communities are protected from this preventable disease.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025 -
While much research is still needed into the disease’s progression, Edgerly said people can take steps to potentially reduce their risk.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Pet owners should watch for signs of illness and consult a veterinarian with concerns, according to Douglas County health officials.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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As of April 1, no illnesses had been reported, Walker's Wine Juice said.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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That October, Néstor died of a heart ailment, and the next month Bergoglio was called to testify in front of a panel of judges about the abduction, more than thirty years earlier, of the Jesuit priests.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Summary Celery has been used throughout history as a folk medicine to relieve many ailments.—
Hannah Coakley, MSPH, RDN,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As far as the long-term effects, frequent and heavy alcohol consumption can lead to serious health conditions like liver disease, heart problems, increased cancer risk and damage to the nervous system.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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California’s capital city was ranked 13th for Easter traditions and was in eighth place overall for weather conditions, according to WalletHub. Which other California cities made the list?—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those not employed were most commonly caring for a family member, attending school, or ill.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, the new administrators warn that the Kennedy Center is impoverished, that the facility has become shoddy and that some of its programming ill serves the American ideal.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When the rash appears, the fever may spike over 104 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the CDC.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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Climate & Environment Valley fever is a growing risk in Central California; few visitors ever get a warning Oct. 2, 2024 The largest jump occurred in Monterey County, where case counts tripled, from 100 as of Nov. 30, 2022, to 299 by the same time in 2024.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Distemperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distemperature. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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