Definition
illnesses
noun
- plural of illness; instances or types of disease or sickness affecting the body or mind
Usage: countable noun; typically used to refer to multiple separate diseases or health conditions
Examples
- She has suffered from several serious illnesses over the past decade.
- Common winter illnesses include the flu and colds.
- Mental illnesses require compassionate treatment and support.
- The doctor asked about any recent illnesses in the family.
- Stress can make people more susceptible to various illnesses.
- Childhood illnesses like measles are now rare in vaccinated populations.