comorbidity
noun
the presence of two or more medical concerns in one person, which often causes additional complications or difficulties.
comorbidities
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pluralof comorbidity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Not only will weight come back, comorbidities will come back, and we know from lifestyle studies … when you gain it back, you’re gaining more fat than muscle.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
This crisis is fuelled by an older and growing population with increased comorbidities, which is the presence of two or more health conditions in one person.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
"The Fontan is a lifesaving surgery, but the longer someone lives after the procedure, there is an increased chance of developing comorbidities," Simpson said.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 19, 2025
Researchers said the findings were still sound after they controlled for comorbidities that could impact sleep, brain injury and other factors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
The more astute will point out that rural communities were primed for greater loss from vaccine hesitancy given rates of comorbidities and a weakened healthcare infrastructure.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2024
