Comorbid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəʊˈmɔː(ɹ).bɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Comorbid is an adjective meaning (medicine, of a disease or symptom) That occurs at the same time as another.
Meaning
(medicine, of a disease or symptom) That occurs at the same time as another.
Example Sentences
Research shows that depression is often comorbid with other psychiatric and physical illnesses
They found that PTSD (50,3% men, 36.5% women), alcohol dependence (60.5% men, 8.1% women) and comorbid alcohol dependence and PTSD (69.6% men, 11.7% women) were common.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include odd, concurrent, concomitant, attendant, intercurrent, coincident.
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