Exacerbation Meaning
/ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn increase in the severity of something (such as a disease)
Sentence Examples
The exacerbation of symptoms was alarming.
The treatment prevented exacerbation.
The doctor explained that stress can cause an exacerbation of symptoms.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The sudden ____ of her symptoms worried the doctor.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The patient's condition worsened due to an sudden ____ of her chronic symptoms.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English exacerbacyoun, from Latin exacerbātiōnem, from exacerbāre (“to provoke, make harsh”). See exacerbate.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The sudden ____ of her symptoms worried the doctor.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The patient's condition worsened due to an sudden ____ of her chronic symptoms.