Diseased

usgb/dɪˈziːzd/
adjective

Affected by disease or illness.

The doctor emphasized the importance of staying away from diseased animals.
Visual representation of "diseased" - Affected by disease or illness.

Often appears as...

  • diseased heart
  • diseased tree

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Disapproving

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Not Contagious

The word 'diseased' doesn't necessarily mean the condition can spread to others.

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Avoid the diseased plants, although they can't infect the healthy ones.
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Physical Illness

'Diseased' often refers to a tangible illness in animals or people, visible or diagnosed by a doctor.

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Farmers culled the diseased livestock to prevent any spread of the illness.
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