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mor•tal•i•ty



Pronunciation: (môr-tal'i-tē), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -ties.
1. the state or condition of being subject to death; mortal character, nature, or existence.
2. the relative frequency of deaths in a specific population; death rate.
3. mortal beings collectively; humanity.
4. death or destruction on a large scale, as from war, plague, or famine.
5. Obs.death.

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