comorbidity
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/ˌkəʊmɔːrˈbɪdəti/
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/ˌkəʊmɔːˈbɪdəti/
noun
R
When someone has two or more health problems at the same time.
Comorbidity can make it harder to treat a person's main illness.
R
An additional health problem that someone has along with their main illness.
The doctor considered the patient's comorbidities when deciding on a treatment plan.
translation
When someone has two or more health problems at the same time.; An additional health problem that someone has along with their main illness.
Word Forms
Plural
comorbidities