helosis

/hɛˈloʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word referring to a type of disease or injury; in some contexts, a condition of being in a state of turmoil or upheaval.

“The ancient text described the city’s helosis, which was caused by a combination of war and natural disasters.”

Synonyms

  • disease
  • plague
  • turmoil

Antonyms

  • health
  • stability