Question

    Find the one-word substitution for the following description:

    "An illness that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people."

    A Syndrome Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Disorder Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Allergy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Epidemic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    An "epidemic" is an outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly and affects a large number of people. "Allergy" is a hypersensitivity reaction, "Disorder" refers to a disruption in normal functioning, and "Syndrome" is a group of symptoms.

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