Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

uvulitis

inflammation of the uvula

 

intestacy

the situation of being or dying without a legally valid will

 

pancytopenia

an abnormal deficiency in all blood cells (red blood cells and white blood cells and platelets); usually associated with bone marrow tumor or with aplastic anemia

 

disorder

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

 

bummer

an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing

 

comity

a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect

 

malignancy

(medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death

 

greenness

the state of not being ripe

 

nabothian cyst

a cyst that forms in the nabothian glands of the uterine cervix

 

cystoplegia

paralysis of the urinary bladder

 

collar blight

a disease affecting the trunks of pear and apple trees

 

malocclusion

(dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally

 

phlebitis

inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)

 

flutter

abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block

 

enchantment

a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

 

purulent pleurisy

a collection of pus in the lung cavity

 

kernicterus

an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage

 

VHF

a group of illnesses caused by a viral infection (usually restricted to a specific geographic area); fever and gastrointestinal symptoms are followed by capillary hemorrhage

 

leiomyosarcoma

sarcoma of smooth muscle; occurs most often digestive tract or uterus or bladder or prostate

 

oblivion

the state of being disregarded or forgotten