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catastrophic illness

 

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Noun catastrophic illness has 1 sense
  1. catastrophic illness - severe illness requiring prolonged hospitalization or recovery; usually involves high costs for hospitals and doctors and medicines
    --1 is a kind of
    illness, unwellness, malady, sickness

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Catastrophic Illness

Description:

Catastrophic illness refers to a severe and often life-threatening medical condition that has a drastic impact on a person's physical and mental well-being. It typically requires intense medical intervention, long-term treatment, and may result in a significant decline in the patient's quality of life.

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: A debilitating and often incurable illness that causes severe physical, emotional, and financial hardships for the affected individual.

Example Sentence: She was diagnosed with a catastrophic illness that left her unable to work and in need of constant medical care.

Sense 2: Adjective

Definition: Describing an illness or condition that is of a highly destructive or disastrous nature.

Example Sentence: The hurricane caused catastrophic damage to the coastal towns, leaving many residents homeless and injured.

Sense 3: Adjective (Local)

Definition: Pertaining to an illness that is prevalent or well-known within a particular local area.

Example Sentence: Malaria is a catastrophic illness in this region due to the lack of access to proper healthcare and preventive measures.

Sense 4: Noun (Local)

Definition: A commonly occurring life-threatening illness within a specific local community.

Example Sentence: The recent outbreak of the catastrophic illness has alarmed the local authorities, who are taking necessary measures to control its spread.

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