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invalidism|ɪnvəˈliːdɪz(ə)m, ˈɪn-|
[f. as prec. + -ism.]
The state or condition of being a recognized or confirmed invalid; chronic infirmity or ill health that prevents activity.
1794A. Seward Lett. 25 Oct. (1811) IV. 19 Social and melodious exertions, trying enough to invalidism. 1843Blackw. Mag. LIII. 704 The solitary hours of his invalidism put an end to his folly. 1862Holmes Hunt after Captain in Old Vol. Life (1891) 28 He piped his grievances to me in a thin voice, with that finish of detail which chronic invalidism alone can command. |