A separate diagnosis existing in the same patient at the same time as an unrelated diagnosis is known as a:

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The term co-morbidity is used to describe the presence of two or more simultaneous and unrelated medical conditions in a patient. This is a common occurrence and can complicate treatment and management plans. Complications are usually associated with the progression or outcomes of a single condition, whereas co-morbidities involve the management of multiple conditions. Manifestations and sequelae are not appropriate terms for describing the presence of two co-existing diagnoses.

A Separate Diagnosis Existing in the Same Patient at the Same