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Malady

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Health ContextPlay
Use 'malady' when discussing health issues, especially those of a less certain nature. SlideHis persistent cough was a malady that puzzled the specialists.
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Chronic IllnessPlay
'Malady' is often used to describe chronic or serious conditions, rather than minor illnesses. SlideShe has battled a malady for years with courage.
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Literary TonePlay
'Malady' can be used to introduce a more literary or formal tone compared to 'sickness'. SlideThe novel's hero was stricken by a mysterious malady.
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