Illness
Of ill health. May also be referred to as malady, sickness and unwellness.
Impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism.
This concept's ID is @1~70817
Contains
- disease
An impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning.
- growth
(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor).
- food poisoning
Illness caused by poisonous or contaminated food.
- collapse
An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration...
- toxemia
An abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in...
- ozone sickness
Illness that can occur to persons exposed to ozone in high-altitude aircraft; characterized...
- decompression sickness
Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure.
- hypermotility
Excessive movement; especially excessive motility of the gastrointestinal tract.
- lead poisoning
Toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system.
- indisposition
A slight illness.
- ague
A fit of shivering or shaking.
- anuresis
Inability to urinate.
- amyloidosis
A disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary...
- condition
An illness, disease, or other medical problem; "a heart condition"; "a skin condition...
- catastrophic illness
Severe illness requiring prolonged hospitalization or recovery; usually involves...