Diseases
Meaning
A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
Pronunciation
UK dɪˈziːzɪz
US dɪˈzizɪz
Example Sentences
- Adidas created its 'Adilette' line of sandals specifically to protect soccer players from diseases that can be contracted in communal showers.
- Most importantly though, cats keep you from being lonely - and [it's] now known that loneliness plays a big part in many diseases!
- Moreover, the [Angkor] Archaeological Park is very rich in medicinal plants, used by the local population for treatment of diseases.
- His main areas of interest in philanthropy have been improving health, and in particular helping to reduce diseases, such as polio which affect young children.
- ML is also important in healthcare for diagnosing diseases.
- It helps doctors diagnose diseases and suggest treatments.
- AI has also been used to help doctors find diseases faster and more accurately.
- They have already helped doctors find diseases that are hard to see.
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