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exacerbation

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


NOUN
irritation
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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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

"The progressive exacerbation of injury severity in scooter-related incidents manifested in a substantial proportion of patients necessitating surgical intervention and potentially having long-term morbidity," the researchers write.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

“There is a real threat of exacerbation of our ties with Israel in the current situation,” said Andrei Kortunov, academic director of the Russian International Affairs Council.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023

A spokesman told the BBC this would "lead to an exacerbation of the humanitarian problems".

From BBC • May 13, 2023

The ache continued and at the end of about a year there was an acute exacerbation which justified an operation, and the stone was removed.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)