as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a guinea pig with some sort of distemperature
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Noun
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Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026 -
After all, inflammation is a major driver of not only gum disease but also the chronic conditions listed above.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2026
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This series, based on a true story, explores the life of Molly Kochan (Michelle Williams), a woman living with terminal cancer who navigates her illness and childhood trauma, blending comedy and profound honesty in a way that challenges traditional narratives around death and sexuality.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The audio documentary captures the struggles of LGBTQ Christians navigating illness and death amid rejection from both their faith and the gay rights movement.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Brown was ruled out with Achilles tendonitis, the same ailment that sidelined him for wins over Atlanta and Charlotte late last month.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Autoimmune diseases—a broad and complex category of ailments including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes—have long puzzled researchers.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Inside the capsule, the team assessed the astronauts' condition following exposure to microgravity, radiation and the stresses of reentry, before assisting them onto a platform outside.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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In her letter, Davids reiterated that balloon data is essential to understanding atmospheric conditions in real time.—
Matthew Kelly
April 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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And this one guy at this one firm can't solve all of his industry's ills.—
Sam Yellowhorse Kesler,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even as professional coders are becoming increasingly enthusiastic about the power of AI coding tools, many end users still see them as a boogeyman to instantly blame for any and all observed ills in the tech industry.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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McBain mentioned that Linker did not play Tuesday and sat out the first set due to a fever against San Clemente before playing the next three sets to help the Patriots get the win.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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In addition to fevers and continuous, watery diarrhea, rotavirus symptoms in babies and children can also include loss of appetite and dehydration, per the NFID.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Distemperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distemperature. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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