Medical term used to describe the seriousness of a disease or condition. Often used in clinical contexts.
この病気の重症度は患者によって異なります。
The severity of this illness varies from patient to patient.
重症度を評価するために検査が必要です。
Tests are needed to assess the severity.
Compound of 重症 (じゅうしょう, 'serious illness') and 度 (ど, 'degree').