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diseased

American  
[dih-zeezd] / dɪˈzizd /

adjective

  1. having or affected with disease.


diseased British  
/ dɪˈziːzd /

adjective

  1. having or affected with disease

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Other Word Forms

  • nondiseased adjective
  • undiseased adjective

Etymology

Origin of diseased

1425–75; late Middle English disesed; compare Anglo-French diseasé. See disease, -ed 2

Example Sentences

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In medicine, they could function as "nano-surgeons," locating diseased cells and delivering targeted treatments with precision.

From Science Daily

They evaluated how each substance affected the diseased nerve cells, leading to the identification of sildenafil as a promising candidate.

From Science Daily

However, there was ongoing debate about whether it mainly transported potassium ions or protons, and how those movements affected cell function in both healthy and diseased states.

From Science Daily

For instance, the NHS has not invested in CT coronary angiogram machines, which allow clinicians to scan hearts to check if they are diseased.

From BBC

When sections of the small intestine become diseased or die, surgeons often must remove the damaged tissue.

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