MAL'ADY, n. [L. malum; Eng. mellow, L. mollis.] 1. Any sickness or disease of the human body; any distemper from impaired, defective or morbid organic functions; more particularly, a lingering or deep seated disorder or indisposition. It may be applied to any animal body,but is, I believe, rarely or never applied to plants. The maladies of the body may prove medicines to the mind.2. Defect or corruption of the heart; depravity; moral disorder or corruption of moral principles. Depravity of heart is a moral malady.3. Disorder of the understanding or mind.
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