Meaning of the word "fatal disease" in English

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fatal disease

US /ˈfeɪ.t̬əl dɪˈziːz/
UK /ˈfeɪ.təl dɪˈziːz/
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Noun

an illness that causes death

Example:
Rabies is a fatal disease if not treated immediately.
The researchers are working to find a cure for this fatal disease.