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morbid
01
having an excessive and unhealthy interest in disturbing subjects, especially in death and disease
Examples
His morbid fascination with crime scenes disturbed his friends.
She has always been morbid, often reading books about the plague and other deadly diseases.
02
(of pathology) related to a diseased state or an abnormal condition, especially one that is severe or harmful
Examples
The autopsy revealed morbid changes in the affected organs.
Researchers are studying the morbid mechanisms underlying the progression of the illness.
03
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
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