morbidity

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние болезни или нездоровья, часто используемое в медицинском контексте для описания заболеваемости, или мрачное, нездоровое состояние ума.

A noun referring to the state of being diseased or unhealthy, often used in medical contexts to describe the incidence of illness, or a gloomy, unhealthy state of mind.

uncountable

1. Disease incidenceC1formalmedical

   The relative frequency or rate of occurrence of a particular disease within a population.

   Заболеваемость

   • The study measured the morbidity of influenza in the elderly.
   • Public health officials track morbidity rates to allocate resources.
   • There is a high morbidity associated with untreated diabetes.

   Synonymsincidenceprevalence

   Antonymshealthwellness

2. Gloomy state of mindC2formal

   An unhealthy or excessive tendency to dwell on dark, gloomy, or disturbing subjects.

   Мрачное состояние ума

   • His morbidity made it difficult for him to enjoy social gatherings.
   • The artist's work was criticized for its constant morbidity.
   • She was concerned about his growing morbidity and lack of optimism.

   Synonymsdespondencygloominessmelancholymorbidnessmoroseness

3. Unhealthful qualityC2formal

   The quality of being harmful to health or well-being.

   Вредность

   • The morbidity of the swamp air was well known to the locals.
   • The report highlighted the morbidity of living in a polluted environment.
   • The morbidity of the diet led to numerous health issues.

   Synonymsinsalubriousnessinsalubritynoxiousnessunhealthinessunwholesomeness

   Antonymssalubrity