recrudescence
[ ree-kroo-des-uhns ]
/ ˌri kruˈdɛs əns /
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noun
breaking out afresh or into renewed activity; revival or reappearance in active existence.
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Sometimes re·cru·des·cen·cy .
Origin of recrudescence
OTHER WORDS FROM recrudescence
re·cru·des·cent, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Medical definitions for recrudescence
recrudescence
[ rē′krōō-dĕs′əns ]
n.
A recurrence of a pathological process or its symptoms after a period of improvement or quiescence.
Other words from recrudescence
re′cru•desce′ v.re′cru•des′cent adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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