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adj. - Caused by or altered by or manifesting pathology.

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  • diseased tonsils
  • Noun : His fascination with executions is a disease. ,tin disease
  • What do you call a diseased Irish criminal? posted on 03/12/2010 4: 24: 07 AM PST
  • There proved to be some highly interesting things about this uneven mixing in diseased lungs.
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  • It turned out the "deceased" (a dead person) had a "diseased" (sick or unhealthy) liver.
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