disease

• Nom désignant une altération de la structure ou du fonctionnement d'un organisme humain, animal ou végétal, en particulier celle qui provoque des symptômes spécifiques ou affecte une zone particulière.

A noun referring to a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or affects a specific location.

1. Medical conditionA2formalmedical

   A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or affects a specific location.

   Maladie (affection médicale)

   • Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
   • The doctor diagnosed her with a rare autoimmune disease.
   • Many diseases can be prevented through vaccination.

   Synonymesafflictionailmentcomplaintconditiondisorderillnessinfectioninfirmitymaladysickness

2. A2formalmedical

   A particular kind of illness or sickness, often with a specific cause and characteristic symptoms.

   Maladie

   • He contracted a contagious disease while traveling abroad.
   • The disease spread rapidly through the community.
   • She has been battling the disease for several years.

   Synonymesafflictionailmentcomplaintconditiondisorderillnessinfectioninfirmitymaladysickness

3. Harmful conditionB2formal

   A harmful or destructive condition or situation in society or an organization.

   fléau, plaie

   • Corruption is a disease that affects many governments.
   • Racism is a social disease that must be eradicated.
   • The disease of greed can destroy entire economies.

   Synonymesblightcancercankermalaiseplaguerotscourge