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exacerbation

American  
[ig-za-ser-bay-shuhn, ek-sa-] / ɪgˌzæ sərˈbeɪ ʃən, ɛkˌsæ- /

noun

  1. the act or process of making something more severe or intense.

  2. the state of being extremely annoyed, frustrated, or angry.

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In each of these Cases Vinegar, used externally and internally, is the best Remedy during the Exacerbation or Height of the Paroxysm; and Plenty of Lemon Juice and Water after it.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

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