fatality

noun
fa*tal*i*ty \ fā-ˈta-lə-tē \ fə- \
15th century{ds||1|a|}
  • the quality or state of causing death or destruction
  • the quality or condition of being destined for disaster
  • something established by fate

fatality rate

noun
fatality rate \
1866
  • the number of deaths from a specific cause; specifically : case fatality rate

case fatality rate

noun
case fatality rate \
1912
  • the ratio between deaths and confirmed or reported cases of a specific disease or medical condition within a given time period —abbreviation CFR
Powered by Merriam-Webster
images meanings .com