Morbidity
/mɔˈrbɪdəti/
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Definition
(noun) The quality of being unhealthful or diseased, sometimes including the cause.
Sentence Examples
The doctor studied the morbidity rates of the disease.
The morbidity of the patient was a concern.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Public health officials are concerned about the high rate of ____ associated with the new respiratory virus among the elderly population.