Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

civil union
a voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex
 
muscular dystrophy
any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
 
separation
the state of lacking unity
 
stock
the reputation and popularity a person has
 
acquiescence
acceptance without protest
 
vexation
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
 
cholera morbus
severe gastroenteritis of unknown etiology; characterized by severe colic and vomiting and diarrhea
 
thirst
a physiological need to drink
 
anthrax
a disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia
 
erotism
a state of anticipation of sexuality
 
cosiness
a state of warm snug comfort
 
keratomycosis
fungal infection of the cornea
 
aphthous ulcer
a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract
 
nihilistic delusion
the delusion that things (or everything, including the self) do not exist; a sense that everything is unreal
 
quality
high social status
 
sanitary condition
the state of sanitation (clean or dirty)
 
suprainfection
secondary infection caused by an opportunistic infection
 
hyponatremia
abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration
 
elephantiasis neuromatosa
hypertrophy of a limb
 
crop failure
the failure of crops to produce a marketable surplus
 
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