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murrain

noun

Definition of murrain

as in infection

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Recent Examples of murrain Otherwise nature is outraged, floods will again sweep the land and murrains strike our cattle. — Dan Bilefsky, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2016

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Noun

Cat’s claw has been promoted to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, viral infections and other conditions, according to the integrative health center.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Laboratory testing is also needed to confirm infection in animals, as clinical signs can resemble those of other diseases.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of infection

Noun

Now, with Garrett still dealing with a knee ailment in his own right, the Rams have been banged up with key players not just being down for a week or two, but prolonged recoveries.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The lack of clarity on the root of his ailments complicated the balancing act on both sides.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ailment

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This aligns with the sickness of our culture - lack of gratitude.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Despite undergoing a blood transfusion, which briefly provided a glimpse of hope, Jackie continued to suffer setbacks in her recovery due to the sickness, which remained a mystery until Wednesday's announcement by California wildlife officials.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of sickness

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There was little understanding of how contagion might spread, but the civic leaders intuited that physical distancing measures could lessen its effect.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
The Cowboys will look to cut off the potential of a contagion being further passed around the locker room ahead of their Week 6 clash with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night at Lambeau Field.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of contagion

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Martin envisions new housing projects along with restaurants as a part of reviving Main, where blight and neglect were steadily gaining ground until former Mayor Mike Walsh began a revitalization drive.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Pre-snap penalties have been a blight on the fan experience, as the 65 delay-of-game calls are the most on record through the first four weeks of any NFL season.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of blight

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And this understanding freed the man from his infirmity – immediately.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2026
And by that, researchers mean methods to drastically reduce the amount of illness and infirmity that currently afflict people in old age.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 3 May 2026

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