Exacerbation Definition

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"

"Exacerbation" in song lyrics

See how exacerbation is used in real songs:

  • "definition of asthma with acute exacerbation"
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