Diseased (Adjective)
Meaning
Caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology; "diseased tonsils"; "a morbid growth"; "pathologic tissue"; "pathological bodily processes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor ordered the diseased tonsils to be surgically removed to prevent further complications.
- A diseased tree was cut down to prevent it from infecting the surrounding healthy trees.
- The patient's diseased liver was unable to filter the toxins from her blood, leading to a buildup of poisonous substances.
- The veterinarian was able to diagnose the diseased animal through a series of tests and examinations.
- The diseased cells in the tumor were rapidly multiplying, making it difficult for the doctors to treat the cancer effectively.