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morbidity

/mɔːˈbɪd.ɪ.ti/

/mɔrˈbɪd.ə.ti/

Translations

morbidityadjective

/mɔːˈbɪd.ɪ.ti/

/mɔrˈbɪd.ə.ti/

Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "morbidity statistics").

Additional translations

morbideEmploi rare; sens médical ou descriptif lié à la maladie.

morbiditynoun

morbidities

morbiditéMédecine, statistique; peut aussi s’employer au sens figuré pour un état d’esprit malsain.

The morbidity rate of the flu increased significantly during the winter months.

Le taux de morbidité de la grippe a augmenté de manière significative pendant les mois d’hiver.

Additional translations

comorbiditéMédecine; surtout lorsqu’il s’agit de plusieurs affections présentes chez un même patient.

Synonyms

morbidityadjective

Relating to or concerning the incidence or prevalence of disease.

The hospital released its annual morbidity report.

morbiditynoun

The condition of being diseased or the incidence of disease within a population.

The morbidity rate of the flu increased significantly during the winter months.

A morbid state or quality; an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomeness.

The morbidity of his thoughts was evident in his dark and pessimistic outlook on life.

A disease or medical condition, especially when present alongside others in the same patient.

Patients with several morbidities often need coordinated care.