morbidity
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ɪ noun
1.
a morbid state or quality.
2.
the proportion of sickness or of a specific disease in a geographical locality.
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morbidity (mɔːˈbɪdɪtɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the state of being morbid |
| 2. | Also: morbidity rate the relative incidence of a particular disease in a specific locality |
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Morbidity
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morbidity mor·bid·i·ty (mōr-bĭd'ĭ-tē)
n.
The quality of being morbid.
A diseased state.
The incidence or prevalence of a disease.
Morbidity rate.
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Example sentences
The rabbi wishes to harness the power of morbidity, to turn it to good use.
Timely diagnosis may prevent further injury-related morbidity and mortality.
Sickle-cell anemia co-evolved with malaria morbidity and only affects certain races.
My response: The three major controllable causes of mortality and morbidity are obesity, smoking, and excessive drinking.
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