Definition of COMORBIDITY

comorbidity

Meanings

Plural: comorbidities

Noun

  • The presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder.
  • A disease thus coexisting.
  • The effect of such additional disorders or diseases.

Origin / Etymology

From co- + morbidity or comorbid + -ity.

Synonyms

co-morbid condition, comorbid condition

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