the world > health and disease > ill health > be in ill health [verb (intransitive)] > fall ill > be brought near to death (2)
With various constructions, specifying the cause of death. In later use spec.: to be brought gradually… intransitive. To die or be in danger of dying…
intransitive. To be burdened, distressed, or overwhelmed, as by disease, pain, etc.; to struggle under some disadvantage or defect. Frequently with…