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recrudesce

/ˌriː.kruːˈdes/

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verb

/ˌriː.kruːˈdes/C2formalmedical
  • ruГлагол, означающий снова вспыхнуть или стать активным после периода покоя или бездействия, часто используемый в медицинском или переносном контексте.

A verb meaning to break out or become active again after a period of dormancy or quiescence, often used in medical or figurative contexts.

  1. To break out againC2formal

    To occur again after a period of dormancy or inactivity, often used for diseases or problems.

    ruВозобновиться

    • The disease may recrudesce if treatment is stopped.
    • Violence could recrudesce in the region after the ceasefire.
    • Old conflicts sometimes recrudesce unexpectedly.

    Synonymsflare upre-emergereappearrecurrelapseresurfacereturnrevive

  2. To become raw or open againC2formal

    To reopen or become raw again, typically referring to a wound or sore.

    ruОткрыться заново

    • The wound began to recrudesce after the bandage was removed.
    • If not properly cared for, the injury may recrudesce.
    • The infection caused the sore to recrudesce.

    Synonymsbreak openreopenulcerate

Forms
  • recrudesced past participle
  • recrudesced past simple
  • recrudescing present participle
  • recrudesces third person singular