cases

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an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.

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a case of mistaken identity

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instance occurrence occasion manifestation demonstration exhibition exposition expression example illustration specimen sample type prototype

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an instance of a disease or problem.

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200,000 cases of hepatitis B

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patient invalid sufferer victim client

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