1. the condition of being diseased or unhealthy
Usage: medical
2. the rate of disease or illness in a population
Usage: medical; statistical
3. an unhealthy interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects

Examples

• The study examined morbidity rates among elderly patients.
• High morbidity in the region was linked to poor sanitation.
• The doctor was concerned about the patient’s increasing morbidity.
• Childhood obesity contributes to adult morbidity.
• His morbidity about death made others uncomfortable.
• The film’s morbidity appealed to horror fans.
• Public health officials track morbidity statistics carefully.