affection
af-fec-tion
noun
A physical ailment or disease affecting a specific body part.
"He suffered from a pulmonary affection."
noun
A gentle feeling of fondness or liking for someone or something.
"She showed great affection for her grandchildren."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: warmness, heart, warmheartedness, philia, fondness, affectionateness, tenderness