Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recrudescence
noun
/ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/
Definition
the recurrence of an undesirable condition.
Examples
- The recrudescence of the disease in the region alarmed health officials.
- After a brief period of stability, the recrudescence of conflict in the area took many by surprise.
Meaning
Recrudescence refers to the return or reactivation of a condition after a period of improvement or dormancy.
Synonyms
- resurgence
- reappearance
- renewal
