ex·ac·er·ba·tion ( g-z s  r-b  shn)n. An increase in the severity of a disease or in any of its signs or symptoms. ex·ac er·bate v. |
exacerbation
[igzas′ərbā′shən]
Etymology: L, exacerbare, to provoke
an increase in the seriousness of a disease or disorder as marked by greater intensity in the signs or symptoms of the patient being treated.
exacerbation
increase in severity of a disease or any of its clinical signs.
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