Sickness in metal composition (7)

I believe the answer is:

ailment

(Other definitions for ailment that I've seen before include "Malady" , "Tim Alen has an odd indisposition." , "Minor illness" , "Bodily disorder or disease" , "I lament (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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