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morbidity

UK
/mɔːˈbɪd.ɪ.ti/
US
/mɔrˈbɪd.ə.ti/

Translations

morbidityadjective
UK
/mɔːˈbɪd.ɪ.ti/
US
/mɔrˈbɪd.ə.ti/
Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "morbidity statistics").
morbiditynoun
morbidities
pl
The morbidity rate in the region has increased over the past year.
Уровень заболеваемости в регионе увеличился за последний год.
The morbidity of the patient was evident from his pale complexion.
Болезненность пациента была очевидна по его бледному цвету лица.
Synonyms
disease
affliction
malady
pathology
sickness
illness

Definitions

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.
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