high mortality rate

noun phrase

Meaning

A statistical measure indicating that a large proportion of a specific population dies within a given period.

Examples

Public health officials expressed concern over the high mortality rate in the region.
The hospital reported a high mortality rate for patients undergoing this experimental procedure.

Synonyms: high death rate, high fatality rate, high death toll

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high mortality rate

noun phrase

Pronunciation: haɪ mɔːrˈtæləti reɪt

Definition

A statistical measure indicating that a large proportion of a specific population dies within a given period.

Examples

Public health officials expressed concern over the high mortality rate in the region.
The hospital reported a high mortality rate for patients undergoing this experimental procedure.
Despite modern medical advancements, some diseases still carry a high mortality rate in developing nations.

Synonyms of high mortality rate

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Antonyms of high mortality rate

Words with the opposite meaning to high mortality rate:

low mortality rate

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