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Latest post Tue, Dec 16 2008 12:33 PM by d_say. 1 replies.
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Tuongvan  +  611644 Tue, 16 Dec 08 03:33 AM
Dear teachers,

Could you possibly tell me when illness is used and disease is used?

Thank you in advance
Tuongvan
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d_say  +  611982 Tue, 16 Dec 08 12:33 PM
Dear Tuongvan,

Well for your clarification I am defining the meaning of these words. Hopefully it will help you to differentiate between.

Thanks


"
Illness- Noun

Impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism.


Disease- Noun

An impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning.

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