Meaning of the word comorbidity in English

What does comorbidity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

comorbidity

US /ˌkoʊ.mɔːrˈbɪd.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌkəʊ.mɔːˈbɪd.ə.ti/

Noun

the simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient

Example:
Many patients with diabetes also suffer from a comorbidity like heart disease.
The study examined the comorbidity of depression and anxiety.