CEFR B1

disease

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

The disease spread rapidly through the population.
Early detection of the disease is crucial for successful treatment.

Synonyms: illness, sickness, malady, affliction

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disease (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈziːz/

Definition

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

Examples

The disease spread rapidly through the population.
Early detection of the disease is crucial for successful treatment.
Many plants are susceptible to fungal diseases.

How to Use disease

disease of (prepositional phrase): Specifies the part of the body or system affected by the disease. — "She suffers from a disease of the lungs."
disease prevention (collocation): Actions taken to stop diseases from occurring. — "Vaccination is a key strategy for disease prevention."
spread of disease (collocation): The transmission or propagation of an illness. — "Sanitation measures help to limit the spread of disease."

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