Recrudescent
adjective
Breaking out again or coming back after being inactive.
The recrudescent outbreak of the disease alarmed the public health officials.
Often appears as...
- recrudescent disease
- recrudescent symptoms
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Breaking out again or coming back after being inactive.
The recrudescent outbreak of the disease alarmed the public health officials.
Often appears as...
- recrudescent disease
- recrudescent symptoms
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a problem or something unwelcome returning, such as a disease or conflict.
The recrudescent violence in the region has thwarted efforts for peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Usage
Commonly used in a medical context to describe symptoms or diseases that return.
The patient's symptoms were recrudescent despite the treatment.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Events
Used to describe events or issues that re-emerge after being dormant.
The recrudescent debate over the country's history has sparked new discussions.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a problem or something unwelcome returning, such as a disease or conflict.
The recrudescent violence in the region has thwarted efforts for peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Usage
Commonly used in a medical context to describe symptoms or diseases that return.
The patient's symptoms were recrudescent despite the treatment.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Events
Used to describe events or issues that re-emerge after being dormant.
The recrudescent debate over the country's history has sparked new discussions.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a problem or something unwelcome returning, such as a disease or conflict.
The recrudescent violence in the region has thwarted efforts for peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Usage
Commonly used in a medical context to describe symptoms or diseases that return.
The patient's symptoms were recrudescent despite the treatment.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Events
Used to describe events or issues that re-emerge after being dormant.
The recrudescent debate over the country's history has sparked new discussions.
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