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Definition of mortality - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
death rateTECH. number of deaths per time unitTECH.
- The mortality in the city increased last year.
2.
mortal statestate of being susceptible to death
- Mortality is a natural part of life.
3.
mass deathsgreat loss of life in an event
- The war caused significant mortality.
Expressions with mortality
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number of deaths in a group caused by any type of cancer
Researchers study cancer mortality to evaluate new screening programs.
number of young children dying in a population during a time period
Child mortality has decreased significantly in the region over the past decade.
number of deaths above expected levels in a place or time period
Researchers tracked excess mortality during the severe heatwave.
death rate of infants under one year old
The country has been working hard to reduce its infant mortality..
death rate of infants under one year old
Efforts to reduce the infant mortality rate have been successful.
ratio of deaths to population per 1000 per year
The mortality rate decreased due to improved healthcare.
chart showing death rates within a specific population over time
The insurance company used a mortality table to calculate premiums.
number of newborns dying per 1000 live births
The neonatal mortality rate is a key health indicator.
death rate among grown people in a group over certain ages
Researchers studied adult mortality to compare health systems between countries.
death rate during the first 28 days of life
Neonatal mortality is a key indicator of healthcare quality.
number or rate of such deaths in a specific population
The report tracked perinatal mortality over the last ten years.
death rate of women after childbirth
Puerperal mortality has decreased with better healthcare access.
Origin of mortality
Latin, mortalitas (state of being mortal)
Terms with mortality included in their meaning
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mortality
pass away due to old age or illness
mortality
death caused by an accident or violence
mortality
person soon to die
epidemic
any widespread disease causing high mortality
mortality
death of a person or animal
mortality
dead or no longer living
mortality
untimely death due to illness or accident
philosophy
concept in philosophical discussions about mortality
mortality
in the final moments of life
mortality
come to an end or be destroyed forever
mortality
symbol of mortality
age mortality
express that someone will not live to reach age 40
healthcare
difference in mortality rates for weekend hospital admissions
life
reminder of mortality to justify enjoying life
infant mortality
sudden unexplained death of a baby during sleep
mortality
death makes everyone equal regardless of status or wealth
philosophy
reminder of one's mortality
mortality
refers to the inevitability of death for everyone
mortality
death resulting from an accident or disaster
mortality
final moments or actions before death
mortality
death or the act of dying
mortality
describing something as either alive or dead
acr: all-cause mortality
measures deaths from any cause in a population
mortality
suggests a connection to mortality or human interconnectedness
Examples of mortality in a sentence
The report highlighted the mortality among the elderly. The concept of mortality often frightens people. Mortality rates have decreased with better healthcare. The pandemic led to high mortality worldwide. Natural disasters often result in severe mortality.
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- French:mortalité, condition mortelle, ...
- German:Sterblichkeit, ...
- Italian:mortalità, ...
- Spanish:mortalidad, ...
- Portuguese:mortalidade, ...
- Chinese:死亡率, 生命的有限性, ...
- Japanese:死亡率, 死, ...
- Arabic:معدل الوفيات, فَنَاء, ...
- Hebrew:תְּמוּתָה, סוֹפִיּוּת הַחַיִּים, ...
- Russian:смертность, ...
- Ukrainian:смертність, ...
- Hindi:मृत्यु दर, मृत्युशीलता, ...
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