exacerbation

Example Sentences

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"When an animal has become sick from an infection their immune system is compromised which increases the risk of further disease exacerbation from other infectious agents that may have once been subclinical," Mishin explained.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

“There is a real threat of exacerbation of our ties with Israel in the current situation,” said Andrei Kortunov, academic director of the Russian International Affairs Council.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023

A spokesman told the BBC this would "lead to an exacerbation of the humanitarian problems".

From BBC • May 13, 2023

I wanted to tell them, so as to end the awful exacerbation of my nerves.

From The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories by Bennett, Arnold