recurrence

UK /rəˈkɝ.əns/ US /rəˈkɝ.əns/

noun 4

Definitions

noun

Return or reversion to a certain state.

The instance of recurring; frequent occurrence.

I shall insensibly go on from a rare to a frequent recurrence to the dangerous preparations.

A return of symptoms as part of the natural progress of a disease.

Near-synonym: relapse

Recourse.

ADJ

high

frequent

tumour, ulcer, etc.

VERB + RECURRENCE

avoid, prevent

experience, have, suffer

After years of being symptom-free, she experienced a recurrence of her anxiety disorder last month.

RECURRENCE + NOUN

rate

PHRASES

the likelihood of a recurrence, the risk of recurrence

The doctors said there was a small likelihood of recurrence if she continued her treatment.

noun — happening again (especially at regular intervals)

I shall insensibly go on from a rare to a frequent recurrence to the dangerous preparations.

Wiktionary

Near-synonym: relapse

Wiktionary

Is a recurrence likely?

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There's a slight possibility of a recurrence.

Tatoeba · #243674

The chances of recurrence vary from patient to patient.

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