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illness
[/ˈɪlnəs/]
noun
pl: illnesses
doença
1.
a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind
She recovered from her serious illness after three months.
Ela se recuperou de sua doença grave após três meses.
2.
the state of being ill or unwell
The illness prevented him from attending the meeting.
A doença impediu-o de participar na reunião.
Synonyms
disease
sickness
ailment
condition
malady
Antonyms
health
wellness
well-being
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
doença
most common usage
General Brazilian
enfermidade
more formal alternative
Portugal
doença
standard term
Portugal
enfermidade
formal or literary usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a bad case of illness
recover from illness
suffer from illness
mental illness
serious illness
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