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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Rees said that he "sustained injury to his lumbar spine in the form of an acute exacerbation of lower back pain in an area of pre-existing weakness".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
"When an animal has become sick from an infection their immune system is compromised which increases the risk of further disease exacerbation from other infectious agents that may have once been subclinical," Mishin explained.
From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026
“A recent investigation establishes a connection between climate change and the exacerbation of certain neurological disorders,” Ehsanifar said.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2025
Indoor mold exposure has also been linked with the development and exacerbation of asthma in children and can trigger asthma symptoms in adults.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
The stock market crash of 1929 marked an extension and exacerbation of the grim farm conditions rather than a sudden decline.
From Frying Pan Farm by Elizabeth Brown Pryor
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