Definition

The state of being unhealthy or having a disease, often used to describe the frequency of diseases in a population.

Example

The morbidity rate in the region has increased due to the outbreak of the flu.

Conversation

Have you heard about the latest report on morbidity rates in our area?

Yeah, it’s quite alarming how high they are, especially among older adults.

I know, right? It makes you think about how important health is.

Absolutely! We should all take better care of ourselves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Morbidity** → It is formed from "mors" (meaning death) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "morbidity" refers to the state of being diseased or the condition of illness, often relating to the incidence of disease in a population.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mors' which relates to death, and remember that 'morbidity' describes the state of being ill or diseased.

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