Definition of Mortality
Mortality
mor·tal·i·ty


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The state of being subject to death; the condition of being mortal.

e.g. The doctor discussed the mortality rate of patients with the disease.

(noun)
the death of people or animals, especially in large numbers;

e.g. Ingestion of plastics is a significant cause for the mortality of various marine animals.

(noun)
the number of deaths in proportion to the population in a particular time or place or due to a particular cause, usually considered expressed as a percentage;

e.g. This disease has a high mortality, and those who don't die from it often recover extremely slowly.



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