exacerbation
Americannoun
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the act or process of making something more severe or intense.
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the state of being extremely annoyed, frustrated, or angry.
Example Sentences
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“A recent investigation establishes a connection between climate change and the exacerbation of certain neurological disorders,” Ehsanifar said.
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025
We've used the drug in a different way -- at the point of an exacerbation -- to show that it's more effective than steroid tablets which is the only treatment currently available.
From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024
A spokesman told the BBC this would "lead to an exacerbation of the humanitarian problems".
From BBC • May 13, 2023
At an urgent care facility, she was diagnosed with an asthma exacerbation and given steroids, but they didn’t help.
From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023
This was immediately followed by a marked exacerbation of his psychotic manifestations.
From Studies in Forensic Psychiatry by Glueck, Bernard
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