affection
//əˈfɛkʃən//
Noun
affectionSingular
affectionsPlural
1
A gentle feeling of fondness or liking for someone or something
She has a deep affection for her grandmother.
2
Physical expressions of love or tenderness, such as hugging or kissing
The couple showed their affection by holding hands in public.
3
A condition or disease affecting a part of the body (archaic medical usage)
The doctor diagnosed him with a lung affection.