Disease

/dɪˈziːz/ noun

Definition

Disease is a condition that harms the normal working of the body or mind, often caused by infection, genetics, or lifestyle. It can affect one person or spread through groups.

Etymology

From Old French 'desaise' meaning 'lack of ease, discomfort', from 'des-' meaning 'not' and 'aise' meaning 'ease'. It originally meant general 'uneasiness' before narrowing to medical conditions.

Kelly Says

The word literally means 'dis-ease'—the opposite of ease. That reminds us that health isn’t just about no germs; it’s about your whole system feeling at ease with itself and its environment.

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