disease

/dɪˈziːz/
noun
  1. A condition in a living thing (such as a person, animal, or plant) that prevents the body or mind from working normally, often with specific signs and symptoms.
    • The doctor diagnosed her with a rare disease that affects the immune system.
    • Vaccines help protect people from serious diseases like measles and polio.
    • Many trees in the forest have died because of a fungal disease.
  2. A serious problem or harmful condition that affects society, an organization, or a system.
    • The company's culture of fear was a disease that hurt employee morale.
    • Corruption is a disease that weakens trust in the government.
    • Social media addiction has become a modern disease in many communities.
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