1. Two or more medical conditions that occur simultaneously in the same person.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Usually plural; singular form is 'comorbidity'; Commonly used in healthcare and epidemiology

Examples

• Patients with diabetes often have comorbidities such as hypertension and heart disease.
• The study examined how comorbidities affect treatment outcomes in elderly patients.
• Depression and anxiety are common comorbidities in people with chronic pain.
• Managing multiple comorbidities requires a coordinated approach from different medical specialists.
• The presence of comorbidities can complicate diagnosis and increase healthcare costs.