Recrudescent

usgb/ˌriːkruːˈdesnt/
adjective

Breaking out again or coming back after being inactive.

The recrudescent outbreak of the disease alarmed the public health officials.
Visual representation of "recrudescent" - Breaking out again or coming back after being inactive

Often appears as...

  • recrudescent disease
  • recrudescent symptoms

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Negative Connotation

Often implies a problem or something unwelcome returning, such as a disease or conflict.

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The recrudescent violence in the region has thwarted efforts for peace.
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Medical Usage

Commonly used in a medical context to describe symptoms or diseases that return.

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The patient's symptoms were recrudescent despite the treatment.
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Historical Events

Used to describe events or issues that re-emerge after being dormant.

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The recrudescent debate over the country's history has sparked new discussions.
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