Ailment and Lameness

Ailment

Ailment noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.
Usage example: people who have AIDS are more susceptible to other ailments as well

Lameness and ailment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lameness" instead a noun "Ailment".

Nearby Words: ailing, ailed

Lameness

Lameness noun - Disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet.

Ailment and lameness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailment" instead a noun "Lameness".

Nearby Words: lame, lamely
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