illness 1

noundomain: state

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

Synonyms

unwellness 1
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
malady 2
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
sickness 1
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

Antonym

wellness 1

noun

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

Derivationally related form

ill 1

adjective

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

Hyponym

condition 6

noun

an illness, disease, or other medical problem

ague 1

noun

a fit of shivering or shaking

amyloidosis 1

noun

a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma

anuresis 1

noun

inability to urinate

catastrophic illness 1

noun

severe illness requiring prolonged hospitalization or recovery; usually involves high costs for hospitals and doctors and medicines