# comorbidity

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌkəʊmɔː(ɹ)ˈbɪdɪti/ · frequency rank #73,971

## Definitions
1. The presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder.
2. A disease thus coexisting.
3. The effect of such additional disorders or diseases.

## Etymology
From co- + morbidity or comorbid + -ity.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/comorbidity