Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

short-illness

noun
/ʃɔrt ˈɪl.nəs/
Definition
A brief period of illness typically lasting a few days to a week.
Examples
  • She took a week off work due to a short-illness.
  • After recovering from a short-illness, he felt much better.
  • The flu was a short-illness that lasted only a few days.
Meaning
A short-illness refers to a health condition that arises suddenly but does not persist for an extended time. It usually resolves quickly with or without medical intervention.
Synonyms
  • acute illness
  • transient illness
  • temporary illness