[in-vuh-li-diz-uh m] /ˈɪn və lɪˌdɪz əm/

prolonged ill health.
the state of being an invalid, esp by reason of ill health
a state of being abnormally preoccupied with one’s physical health


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    [in-val-id] /ɪnˈvæl ɪd/ adjective 1. not valid; without force or foundation; indefensible. 2. deficient in substance or cogency; weak. 3. void or without legal force, as a contract. /ˈɪnvəˌliːd; -lɪd/ noun 1. adjective 2. suffering from or disabled by injury, sickness, etc verb (transitive) 3. to cause to become an invalid; disable 4. (usually foll […]

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