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comorbidity.

The presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌkəʊmɔːˈbɪdɪti/Received-Pronunciation/ˌkoʊmoɹˈbɪdɪti/Canada, General-American[ˌkoʊmoɹˈbɪɾɪɾi]Canada, General-American
  1. The presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder.

    uncountable
    Extensive comorbidity is the hallmark of immunodeficiencies.
  2. A disease thus coexisting.

    countable
    Coronary artery disease is often a comorbidity of diabetes mellitus.
  3. The effect of such additional disorders or diseases.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From co- + morbidity or comorbid + -ity.

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