DISTEMPERATURES Synonyms: 35 Similar Words

distemperatures

noun

plural of distemperature

as in diseases

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

While there is no scientific evidence that apitherapy can cure diseases or illnesses, it is recommended as a complimentary wellness practice alongside traditional medicine, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
When asked how the candidates would stabilize animal agriculture, Klobuchar mentioned protecting animals from diseases like avian flu and hiring more large-animal veterinarians.

— Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of diseases

Noun

Over the next 60 years, polio, measles, rubella, smallpox and other illnesses nearly vanished.

— Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Doctors say severe cases are seen more often in elderly patients, people with weakened immune systems, and those with liver disease, diabetes and certain chronic illnesses.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of illnesses

Noun

Medics treat heat stroke and other ailments from trailers while an announcer calls out an endless stream of names of people separated from their families.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
During his time in the minors, Mayer dealt with hip, back, shoulder and wrist ailments.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ailments

Noun

Wu said that the fungus mostly affects patients with severe underlying medical conditions who require complex medical care.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Media reports have suggested however, that Ocalan’s conditions in his island prison off Istanbul will likely be improved, giving him broader visiting conditions and communication with the outside world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of conditions

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Blaming billionaire wealth-hoarding for America’s ills would poll very well among the nation’s anthropology departments.

— Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Last month, Kwon’s team, in collaboration with Seongju Kim at Hanbat National University, in Daejeon, South Korea, presented its solution to HBM’s future ills.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026

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