Exacerbescence

Exacerbescence
Exacerbescence Ex*ac`er*bes"cence ([e^]gz*[a^]s`[~e]r*b[e^]s"sens), n. [L. exacerbescens, -entis, p. pr. of exacerbescere, incho. of exacerbare.] Increase of irritation or violence, particularly the increase of a fever or disease. [1913 Webster]

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  • exacerbescence — exacerbāˈtion or (archaic) exacerbescˈence noun 1. Increase of irritation or violence, esp the increase of a fever or disease 2. Embitterment • • • Main Entry: ↑exacerbate …   Useful english dictionary

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