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exacerbation (ɪɡˌzæsəˈbeɪʃ ən) 

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noun

  1. (formal) a worsening (of something); aggravation ⇒ the exacerbation of global problems ⇒ Patients may experience an initial exacerbation of their symptoms. ⇒ an exacerbation of the illness

exacerbate (ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt Pronunciation for exacerbate ; ɪkˈsæs-) 

Definitions

verb

  1. to make (pain, disease, emotion, etc) more intense; aggravate
  2. to exasperate or irritate (a person)

Derived Forms

exˌacerˈbation noun

Word Origin

C17: from Latin exacerbāre to irritate, from acerbus bitter

Example Sentences Including 'exacerbation'

If not, the patient may suffer a resumption of his or her depression, coupled with an exacerbation of any sideeffects.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
If this is not a new development, the acerbity and exacerbation in the present situation are somewhat unprecedented.
Samachar (2004)
Most affected children are also allergic to house dust mite, and this is probably a major cause of exacerbation of the condition.
British Medical Journal (2002)
Not uncommonly, what took place was an exacerbation of stress rather than its amelioration.
Irish Times (2002)
Treating these areas will often reduce exacerbation of the condition, sometimes considerably.
Mills, Simon The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism

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