Meaning of the word exacerbation in English

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exacerbation

US /ɪɡˌzæs.ɚˈbeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪɡˌzæs.ɚˈbeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

an increase in the severity of a disease or any of its symptoms

Example:
The patient experienced an exacerbation of their asthma due to the pollen.
Stress can lead to an exacerbation of skin conditions.
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