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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

exacerbations

/ɛksəˈsɛrbəʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does exacerbations mean?

noun

A worsening or increase in the severity of a disease or condition, especially in a patient who already has it. A period of worsening symptoms or increased severity of a disease or condition.

Example

"The patient experienced several exacerbations of her asthma during the winter months."

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