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   Mor·bid·i·ty

   /môrˈbidədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the condition of suffering from a disease or medical condition: "the therapy can substantially reduce respiratory morbidity in infants"
   • ▪ the rate of disease in a population: "the levels of air pollution are associated with increased morbidity from respiratory diseases"

   Word Origin early 18th century: from morbid + -ity.

   Scrabble Points: 17

   • M

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   • O

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   • R

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   • B

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   • I

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   • D

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   • I

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