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exacerbation

[ig-za-ser-bay-shuhn, ek-sa-] / ɪgˌzæ sərˈbeɪ ʃən, ɛkˌsæ- /
NOUN
intensification
Synonyms


NOUN
irritation
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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The BBC has also learned of concerns about two studies that looked at the ability of another dopamine agonist drug - Rotigotine - to tackle such exacerbation of health conditions.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

“A recent investigation establishes a connection between climate change and the exacerbation of certain neurological disorders,” Ehsanifar said.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

"The progressive exacerbation of injury severity in scooter-related incidents manifested in a substantial proportion of patients necessitating surgical intervention and potentially having long-term morbidity," the researchers write.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

Exposure can range from relatively minor effects, like an eye or respiratory tract irritation, to more serious health effects such as exacerbation of asthma, heart failure and premature death, the EPA said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2022

"Women, indeed!—for you to talk about women!—You're the laughing-stock of all the petticoats of our Borough," said the wife, in a high key of exacerbation.

From Quodlibet by Kennedy, John Pendleton