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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

attribute go
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

state go
the way something is with respect to its main attributes

condition, status go
a state at a particular time

physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition go
the condition or state of the body or bodily functions

pathological state go
a physical condition that is caused by disease

ill health, unhealthiness, health problem go
a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain

illness, unwellness, malady, sickness go
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

collapse, prostration
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

noun.state

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breakdown, crack-up go
a mental or physical breakdown
shock go
(pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells
heatstroke, heat hyperpyrexia go
collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat
algidity go
prostration characterized by cold and clammy skin and low blood pressure