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recrudesce

/rɪˈkrʊdɛski/ verb · British & US
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What does recrudesce mean?

verb

to become active or worse again after a period of improvement; to recur or relapse, especially in a disease.

Example

"The patient's symptoms recrudesced after a brief period of remission."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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