ailment

[ eyl-muhnt ]

noun

1. a physical disorder or illness, especially of a minor or chronic nature.

ailment

/ ˈeɪlmənt /

noun

1. a slight but often persistent illness

Word History and Origins

Origin of ailment¹

First recorded in 1700–10; ail + -ment

Example Sentences

While phages can work handily when swallowed to treat stomach ailments, they’re more difficult to use for bloodstream or whole-body infections.

From Salon

Chronic stress can inflict more serious damage to the immune system and make people more vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, infertility, clinical anxiety, depression and other ailments.

From Los Angeles Times

The United States Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of deca-BDE in 2021 after the chemical was linked to cancer, endocrine and thyroid issues, and a host of other ailments.

From Los Angeles Times

She cares for patients with all sorts of everyday ailments and health conditions, including pregnancy.

From Salon

And most carried three pill bottles or more for various chronic ailments.

From Salon

Related Words

• ache
• condition
• disease
• disorder
• flu
• illness
• malady
• syndrome