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Comorbidity

Definition:

Comorbidity refers to the presence of two or more medical conditions or diseases occurring simultaneously in a patient.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A medical term describing the co-occurrence of different diseases or conditions in an individual.

Example Sentence: The patient's obesity and diabetes mellitus were found to be comorbidities, requiring comprehensive treatment.

Usages:

• Comorbidity often affects the prognosis and treatment strategies for patients.
• Assessing comorbidities is crucial in determining the overall health status of an individual.
• The study focuses on the relationship between hypertension and various comorbidities.

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• Books on Medical Conditions
• Disease Treatments
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