Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
- resistance
- the capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents
- itch
- a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
- epilepsy
- a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
- alkaluria
- a condition in which the urine (which is normally slightly acidic) is alkaline
- orchitis
- inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling
- adulthood
- the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity
- bubble gum dermatitis
- an allergic contact dermatitis developed around the lips of children who chew bubble gum
- slot
- a position in a hierarchy or organization
- gall
- an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
- spinsterhood
- the state of being a spinster (usually an elderly unmarried woman)
- typicality
- the state of being that is typical
- funiculitis
- inflammation of a funiculus (especially an inflammation of the spermatic cord)
- solidity
- state of having the interior filled with matter
- glaucoma
- an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)
- pediculosis capitis
- infestation of the scalp with lice
- freedom
- the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
- viral hepatitis
- hepatitis caused by a virus
- tertiary syphilis
- the third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver
- misalliance
- an unsuitable alliance (especially with regard to marriage)
- Erb-Duchenne paralysis
- paralysis of the arm resulting from injury to the brachial plexus (usually during childbirth)
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