medical condition

Diagnosed bodily disorder

A medical condition is any state of health that deviates from normal function—encompassing diseases, injuries, disorders, and syndromes.

The term is deliberately broad and neutral, covering everything from chronic illnesses to temporary ailments: She has a medical condition that requires daily medication.

It often appears when specifics are private or irrelevant: He couldn't attend due to a medical condition.

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infection · terminal illness · symptoms · diagnosis · ailment · morbidity · congenital · inflammation · affliction · illness · neurological disorder · chronic · acute · hospitalization · bed rest · treatment · metabolic disorder · rehabilitation

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Opposites
health status

medical conditiongood health

Absence of illness

wellness · health · fitness · well-being · robust health

normalcy/deviation

medical conditionhomeostasis

Biological internal stability maintenance

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G