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ailment

noun ail·ment \ˈāl-mənt\

: a sickness or illness

Full Definition of AILMENT

: a bodily disorder or chronic disease

: unrest, uneasiness

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First Known Use of AILMENT

1657

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Synonyms: affection, ail, disease, bug, complaint, complication, condition, disorder, distemper, distemperature, fever, ill, illness, infirmity, malady, sickness, trouble

Antonyms: health, wellness

AILMENT Defined for Kids

ailment

noun ail·ment \ˈāl-mənt\

Definition of AILMENT for Kids

: a sickness or disease

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ailment

noun ail·ment \ˈā(ə)l-mənt\

Medical Definition of AILMENT

: a bodily disorder or chronic disease

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