illness
/ˈɪlnəs/
noun
- A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.
- Mental illness affects millions of people around the world.
- She missed a week of school due to a serious illness.
- The doctor said his illness was caused by a virus.
- The state of being ill or unhealthy.
- He was in good health before the sudden onset of illness.
- The company offers paid leave for illness.
- Good nutrition can help prevent illness.