English disease

Proper noun

Meaning

Hypochondria.

Syphilis.

Football (soccer) hooliganism.

Depression (especially suicidal).

Sweating sickness.

Gout.

Rickets.

Bronchitis.

Tuberculosis.

Laziness; low motivation.

Poor industrial relations and the resulting economic weakness.

Masochism, especially a fondness for flagellation.

Gambling.

Haemophilia.

Homosexuality.

Source: en.wiktionary.org