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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An unhealthy vapor or atmosphere; a miasma.
2. 2
   unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources wordnet
3. 3
   A predisposition to a particular disease, which interferes with subsequent treatment of it.
4. 4
   an unwholesome atmosphere wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

miasmamiasma

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