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[ rɪˈlæps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A deterioration in someone's state of health after a temporary improvement

Synonyms

decline, deterioration, regression

Examples of usage

  • The patient experienced a relapse after a few weeks of feeling better.
  • The doctor warned about the possibility of a relapse if the treatment is not followed properly.
Context #2 | Verb

medical

Suffer a deterioration in health after a temporary improvement

Synonyms

decline, deteriorate, regress

Examples of usage

  • He relapsed soon after leaving the hospital.
  • It is important to monitor the patient closely to prevent relapsing.

Translations

Translations of the word "relapse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recaída

🇮🇳 पुनरावृत्ति

🇩🇪 Rückfall

🇮🇩 kambuh

🇺🇦 рецидив

🇵🇱 nawrót

🇯🇵 再発

🇫🇷 rechute

🇪🇸 recaída

🇹🇷 nüks

🇰🇷 재발

🇸🇦 انتكاسة

🇨🇿 relaps

🇸🇰 relaps

🇨🇳 复发

🇸🇮 ponovitev

🇮🇸 bakslag

🇰🇿 қайталану

🇬🇪 რეციდივი

🇦🇿 təkrarlanma

🇲🇽 recaída

Etymology

The word 'relapse' originated from the Latin word 'relapsus', which means 'to slip back'. The concept of relapse has been present in medical literature for centuries, with a focus on the recurrence of symptoms or deterioration in health. Understanding the factors that contribute to relapse is crucial in the treatment and management of various conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,236, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.