acute relapse

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

a sudden and severe return of an illness

relapseADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

acute

Examples (10)

  • The patient experienced an acute relapse of the autoimmune disease.
  • Doctors were concerned about the possibility of an acute relapse.
  • After months of stability, she suffered an acute relapse.
  • An acute relapse can be very disheartening for patients and their families.
  • They implemented new measures to prevent an acute relapse.
  • The sudden onset indicated an acute relapse rather than a gradual decline.
  • His condition worsened due to an acute relapse of his chronic illness.
  • The therapist warned against activities that might trigger an acute relapse.
  • Managing an acute relapse requires immediate and intensive medical intervention.
  • Despite careful monitoring, the patient had an unexpected acute relapse.