생물체의 구조나 기능에 장애가 생겨 정상적인 상태를 벗어난 상태.
A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a distinctive group of symptoms and a known cause.
예문:
"Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious disease."
"Scientists are working tirelessly to find a cure for this rare genetic disease."
사회나 조직, 정신 상태 따위의 불건전하고 해로운 상태나 현상.
A harmful or corrupting influence or condition within a society, organization, or mind.
예문:
"Corruption is a disease that slowly destroys the foundations of democracy."
"Apathy is a disease that can paralyze a community's progress."
물질이 본래의 성질을 잃고 분해되거나 변질되거나 부패하는 현상.
The process of decomposition, alteration, or decay in materials or substances.
예문:
"The structural disease of the old concrete bridge made it unsafe for heavy traffic."
"Chemical disease in the parchment had caused the ancient text to fade."
병에 걸리게 하거나 신체 기관을 병적인 상태로 만들다.
To infect with a disease or to cause a morbid condition in an organ or organism.
예문:
"The parasite slowly diseased the host's nervous system."
"His mind was diseased by years of isolation and resentment."