illness

UK
/ˈɪlnəs/
US
/ˈɪlnəs/

Translations

illnessnoun
illnesses
pl
The illness kept him bedridden for weeks.
Болезнь держала его в постели несколько недель.
Her chronic illness requires regular medication.
Ее хронический недуг требует регулярного приема лекарств.
The doctor diagnosed him with a rare illness.
Врач диагностировал у него редкое заболевание.
Additional translations
illnessadjective
UK
/ˈɪlnəs/
US
/ˈɪlnəs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "illness absence").

Definitions

illnessnoun
A condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind.
She missed several days of work due to illness.
A specific disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.
The doctor diagnosed him with a rare illness.
illnessadjective
Relating to or associated with illness, typically occurring before another noun.
Illness anxiety can significantly affect daily functioning.