word
syndemic
sin-DEM-ik
sɪnˈdɛmɪkListen
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syndemic
Dictionary meaning
two or more epidemics interacting synergistically and contributing to excess disease burden; coined by Merrill Singer; example is COVID-19 interacting with obesity and diabetes to worsen outcomes
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