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Exacerbation Definition & Meaning

exacerbation
noun
  1. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care"
  2. violent and bitter exasperation; "his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel"

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  • "definition of asthma with acute exacerbation"
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Frequently asked questions

What does exacerbation mean?
action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care" violent and bitter exasperation; "his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel"
What part of speech is exacerbation?
Exacerbation is a noun.
How many definitions does exacerbation have?
Exacerbation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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