Definition of affection

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Affection (n.) Disease; morbid symptom; malady; as, a pulmonary affection..

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Symptom :: Symptom (n.) Any affection which accompanies disease; a perceptible change in the body or its functions, which indicates disease, or the kind or phases of disease; as, the causes of disease often lie beyond our sight, but we learn their nature by the symptoms exhibited..
Copaiva :: Copaiva (n.) A more or less viscid, yellowish liquid, the bitter oleoresin of several species of Copaifera, a genus of trees growing in South America and the West Indies. It is stimulant and diuretic, and is much used in affections of the mucous membranes; -- called also balsam of copaiba..
Idol :: Idol (n.) That on which the affections are strongly (often excessively) set; an object of passionate devotion; a person or thing greatly loved or adored.
Pneumonic :: Pneumonic (n.) A medicine for affections of the lungs.
Spleen :: Spleen (n.) Melancholy; hypochondriacal affections.
Rachialgia :: Rachialgia (n.) A painful affection of the spine; especially, Pott's disease; also, formerly, lead colic..
Affectioned :: Affectioned (a.) Affected; conceited.
Polarization :: Polarization (n.) A peculiar affection or condition of the rays of light or heat, in consequence of which they exhibit different properties in different directions..
Enlarge :: Enlarge (v. t.) To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, and the like; as, knowledge enlarges the mind..
Crick :: Crick (n.) A painful, spasmodic affection of the muscles of some part of the body, as of the neck or back, rendering it difficult to move the part..
Love :: Love (n.) A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderness; as, the love of brothers and sisters..
Fondness :: Fondness (n.) Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles..
Ardent :: Ardent (a.) Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper..
Conscience :: Conscience (n.) The faculty, power, or inward principle which decides as to the character of one's own actions, purposes, and affections, warning against and condemning that which is wrong, and approving and prompting to that which is right; the moral faculty passing judgment on one's self; the moral sense..
Affectionate :: Affectionate (a.) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother..
Unite :: Unite (v. t.) Hence, to join by a legal or moral bond, as families by marriage, nations by treaty, men by opinions; to join in interest, affection, fellowship, or the like; to cause to agree; to harmonize; to associate; to attach..
Affected :: Affected (p. p. & a.) Regarded with affection; beloved.
Captivity :: Captivity (n.) A state of being under control; subjection of the will or affections; bondage.
Insinuative :: Insinuative (a.) Stealing on or into the confidence or affections; having power to gain favor.
Jewel :: Jewel (n.) An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing.
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