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Morbidity

1. Noun: Physical or psychological unhealthy state or condition

Morbidity refers to the presence of a disease or the state of being unhealthy, mentally or physically.

Example Sentences:

1. Morbidity rates have been increasing due to the lack of proper healthcare.
2. His addiction led to serious morbidity, affecting his overall well-being.
3. The study focuses on the morbidity associated with long-term exposure to a polluted environment.

2. Noun: Number of individuals affected by a disease in a specific population

In epidemiology, morbidity represents the prevalence or incidence of a particular disease within a defined population.

Example Sentences:

1. The morbidity rate of influenza has been alarmingly high this season.
2. The government is taking measures to reduce the morbidity of malaria in rural areas.
3. Efforts to lower the morbidity of HIV/AIDS have been successful over the years.

3. Adverb: In a morbid or dark manner

Morbidly, used as an adverb, describes something in a gloomy, somber, or disturbingly abnormal way.

Example Sentences:

1. She gazed morbidly at the crime scene, fascinated by the gruesome details.
2. He dwelled morbidly on his failures, unable to find solace in his accomplishments.
3. The artist portrayed morbidly realistic scenes in his paintings, invoking various emotions in the viewers.

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