noun
- instances of making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe
Usage: plural form of exacerbation
Examples
- The patient experienced several exacerbations of her asthma this winter.
- Political tensions led to exacerbations of the conflict in the region.
- The doctor monitored the frequency of exacerbations in his chronic pain patients.
- Stress can cause exacerbations of many autoimmune conditions.
- The medication helped reduce the number of exacerbations per year.
- Weather changes often trigger exacerbations of arthritis symptoms.