Definition of Disease
Disease (Latin dis- = lack of, opposite of + ease = convenience, comfort) literally means lack of strength or satisfaction.
In medicine, disease means impairment in structure or function of a certain body part or mind with identifiable symptoms or signs. Morbus is a Latin word for disease.
Illness, Sickness, Malady
When referring to patient’s personal experience of a disease, synonyms illness and sickness are usually used. Ailment refers to minor or chronic illness. Malady (French malady = disease) refers to chronic or deep-seated disease.
