Contagious disease and Illness

Contagious disease

Contagious disease noun - Any disease easily transmitted by contact.

Illness and contagious disease are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Illness" instead a noun phrase "Contagious disease".

Illness

Illness noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.
Usage example: suffered from a mysterious illness that left her weak and tired all the time

Contagious disease and illness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contagious disease" instead a noun "Illness".

Nearby Word: ill
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