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-verb (used with object), -bat⋅ed, -bat⋅ing. 1. to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.); aggravate. 2. to embitter the feelings of (a person); irritate; exasperate. (for future reference, just use dictionary.com
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∙ 10y agoExacerbation is roughly the same thing as aggravation, but it usually implies a medical usage. Simply put, it is an action that makes the symptoms of a disease or wound worse.
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How do you spell exacerbation?
That is the correct spelling of "exacerbation" (making a situation worse).
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Can you spell news stand as newsstand?
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What is the medical term meaning when symptoms get worse?
exacerbation; also called flare
What is the medical term meaning worsening?
Exacerbation is the medical term meaning worsening.
Medical term for periods of flare up?
An attack or exacerbation or flare
Does acute and exacerbation mean the same?
Acute in this context means short-term -- it hasn't been going on long. Exacerbation means signs and symptoms have gotten worse. "Acute exacerbation" of a disease means the disease has been there right along, but lately it's acting up. For example, in this season in our area (spring), I see many patients with acute exacerbation of allergies.
What does exacerbation mean for orthopedic?
In orthopedics, exacerbation refers to a worsening or increased severity of symptoms related to a musculoskeletal condition or injury. It may involve increased pain, swelling, limited range of motion, or functional impairment. Treatment during an exacerbation may focus on managing symptoms, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing.
What is Exacerbation?
Not being of the medical communmity, this first answer will be from the viewpoint of a layman, and will be best answered with a example. Imagine a wound which is beginning to skin over, but has not yet formed a hard scab. If one scrapes or removes that seal forming pre scab material, then that action is called exacerbation. In non medical use, the term exacerbation means to do something which irratates or makes a situation worse.
What does the medical term exacerbation mean?
In medical context; exacerbation means a period when a chronic illness becomes more active and there is a recurrence of pronounced signs and symptoms of the disease. it comes with other terminologies such as Remission and progressive degenaration and it falls under chronic illnesses category.
How do you spell exacerbation?
That is the correct spelling of "exacerbation" (making a situation worse).
What is a peptic ulcer exacerbation?
sudden & severe presentation of a pt with established PUD requiring hospital admission to manage may be defined as PUD exacerbation.
What is another word for exacerbation?
Synonyms for the noun exacerbation include worsening, aggravation, or heightening.When used to mean an emotional state, synonyms include irritation or annoyance.
What is the sudden worsening in the severity of symptoms is called?
Exacerbation
What are periodic exacerbation of pain?
breakthrough pain
