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Meaning of the word ailment in English

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ailment

US /ˈeɪl.mənt/
UK /ˈeɪl.mənt/
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Noun

1.

an illness, typically a minor one

Example:
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She suffered from a minor stomach ailment.
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The doctor quickly diagnosed the common ailment.
Synonym:
illnesssicknessdisordermaladycomplaint
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