Noncommunicable

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That cannot be passed on to others; not infectious. not-comparable

    "The World Health Organization on Monday warned against using artificial sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, saying that long-term use is not effective and could pose health risks."

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of disease) not capable of being passed on wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
inalienableincommunicableindefeasibleindefinableindescribableineffable

Example

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"Bente Mikkelsen, director of WHO’s department of noncommunicable diseases, said lack of knowledge can have deadly consequences."

Etymology

From non- + communicable.

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