syndemic

名词 n. 形容词 adj.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An aggregation of two or more diseases that interact synergistically within a population.
    — In sum malnutrition, infectious disease, and cognitive impairment constitute a syndemic that is rooted in and perpetuates suboptimal social, political, and economic conditions.
形容词 adj.
  1. Describing such a situation not-comparable
    — The syndemic nature of the threat we face means that a more nuanced approach is needed if we are to protect the health of our communities.

词形变化

syndemics plural

词源

词源 1
Coined by Merrill Singer in the mid-1990s. Blend of synergy + demic (“of a population”). Compare epidemic (literally “upon the people”).
词源 2
Coined by Merrill Singer in the mid-1990s. Blend of synergy + demic (“of a population”). Compare epidemic (literally “upon the people”).
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