comorbidity
noun/ˌkəʊmɔːˈbɪdəti/
/ˌkəʊmɔːrˈbɪdəti/
(plural comorbidities)
(medical)- [uncountable] the presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions at the same time
- Age, weight and comorbidity are all risk factors for serious illness.
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- [countable] a disease or medical condition that is present at the same time as another disease or condition
- patients with cardiovascular comorbidities
Word Origin1970s: from co- + morbidity.
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