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comorbidity

comorbidity

3 6.0
Two or more illnesses that a person has at the same time
  • noun
  • /ˌkoʊmɔːrˈbɪdəti/
  • Specialized
: comorbilidad
  • Previous studies have shown that the Kaplan-Feinstein comorbidity index predicts survival in patients with laryngeal cancer.
  • high comorbidity
  • noncancer comorbidities
  • comorbidity index

And second, there is a very large overlap of comorbidity between ADHD and dyslexia.

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Examples

  • It turns out the incidence of depression as a comorbidity in multiple sclerosis is enormous.

  • Previous studies have evaluated the effects of comorbidity on survival in patients with cancer.

    Academic text (1999)
  • And in this case, comorbidity and lifestyle based conditions were the biggest issue at hand.

  • Another important factor relates to comorbidity, which often occurs in this population.

    Academic text (1997)
  • But if you do have these comorbidities, it does increase your risk.

  • And there's also a high comorbidity of social anxiety with major depression.

  • The study noted that steroid side effects and the treatment of comorbidities were important considerations for such patients.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Diabetes and hypertension were the most common comorbidities, present in 5 patients each (1 patient had both).

    Academic text (2008)
  • Because of the patient's extensive comorbidities, observation and serial computed tomography scans were recommended.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Many patients with heart disease also face other medical issues, leading to a high rate of comorbidity.

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

The condition of a person's body and mind, especially being free from illness or injury

Surface Forms

comorbidity singular
comorbidities plural

Morphology

comorbidity = comorbid (transparent) = co + morbid + ity

The noun 'comorbidity' is transparently derived from the adjective 'comorbid' by adding the suffix '-ity', indicating a state or condition.

Etymology

The word comorbidity comes from com- meaning 'together' and morb- meaning 'disease', the same root you see in morbid ('sick' or 'unhealthy'). So comorbidity means two or more illnesses happening 'together' in one person.