Hi... Here I am once again. Last time, I shared with you the difference between the words doctor, surgeon and physician. This time, I'll be sharing the difference between the words illness, disease and sickness. Here we go!
Illness can be used when referring to the general state of being sick.
Alvin missed the party because of an illness.
Disease, on the other hand, has a medical name and must usually be cured before you are well again.
Alzheimer's disease; sexually transmitted disease
How about sickness? Well, the word sickness refers to a less serious type of illness which may go away by itself. motion sickness , Monday sickness (My students' illness which usually occurs every Monday.)
Well, illness, disease and sickness may be synonyms, but they have their own specific usage.
Hope you've learned something. See you next time...
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