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Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: disease (Noun). An abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired. The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered. disease (Noun). Any abnormal or harmful condition, as of society, people's attitudes, way of living etc. disease (Verb). To cause unease; to annoy, irritate. disease (Verb). To infect with a disease.
A syndrome is the association of several medical signs, symptoms, and or other characteristics that often occur together. Some syndromes, such as Down syndrome, have only one cause; for these, the names syndrome and disease can be synonymous.