What is the meaning of exacerbation?

noun

  • Action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse.
    • usage: "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care"
  • Violent and bitter exasperation.
    • usage: "his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel"
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