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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Example Sentences

The BBC has also learned of concerns about two studies that looked at the ability of another dopamine agonist drug - Rotigotine - to tackle such exacerbation of health conditions.

From BBC

“We’ve seen before that after large wildfires, we have asthma exacerbations, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia and lung infections,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“A recent investigation establishes a connection between climate change and the exacerbation of certain neurological disorders,” Ehsanifar said.

From Salon

Treatment at the point of an exacerbation for this type of asthma has barely changed for over fifty years, with steroid drugs being the mainstay of medication.

From Science Daily

Plastics also contribute to exacerbation of climate change and biodiversity loss through various mechanisms.

From Science Daily