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(medicine) An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

(figuratively) Any abnormal or harmful condition, as of society, people's attitudes, way of living etc.

Lack of ease; uneasiness; trouble; vexation; disquiet.

(obsolete) To cause unease; to annoy, irritate.

To infect with a disease.