comorbidity
noun/ˌkəʊmɔːˈbɪdəti/
/ˌkəʊmɔːrˈbɪdəti/
(plural comorbidities)
- [uncountable] the presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions at the same time
同时存在两种或多种疾病或健康状况 - Age, weight and comorbidity are all risk factors for serious illness.
年龄、体重和合并症都是严重疾病的危险因素。
- Age, weight and comorbidity are all risk factors for serious illness.
- [countable] a disease or medical condition that is present at the same time as another disease or condition
与另一种疾病或病症同时存在的疾病或病症 - patients with cardiovascular comorbidities
有心血管合并症的患者
- patients with cardiovascular comorbidities
Word Origin1970s: from co- + morbidity.