Contagious disease and Malady

Contagious disease

Contagious disease noun - Any disease easily transmitted by contact.

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

Malady

Malady noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.
Usage example: in the olden days people were always suffering from some unknown malady

Contagious disease and malady are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contagious disease" instead a noun "Malady".

Nearby Word: malaise
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