comorbidity

Noun

Meaning

(medicine, uncountable) The presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder.
Extensive comorbidity is the hallmark of immunodeficiencies.

(medicine, countable) A disease thus coexisting.
Coronary artery disease is often a comorbidity of diabetes mellitus.

(medicine, uncountable) The effect of such additional disorders or diseases.

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A child examined for one condition is more likely to be tested for and diagnosed with other conditions, skewing comorbidity statistics. Source: Internet

Because comorbid conditions (such as ADHD or OCD) can cause greater impact on overall functioning than tics, a thorough evaluation for comorbidity is called for when symptoms and impairment warrant. Source: Internet

At least 297 out of the 455 deaths analysed had comorbidities and 158 were without any underlying comorbidity. Source: Internet

Females with autism spectrum disorders may be underdiagnosed. citation Anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder are the most common conditions seen at the same time; comorbidity of these in persons with AS is estimated at 65%. Source: Internet

Anxiety disorder occurs more frequently as a comorbidity in mixed bipolar episodes than in non mixed bipolar depression or mania. Source: Internet

"Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comorbidity: a case for "pure" Tourette syndrome?" Source: Internet

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