Definition of Relapse
Relapse
re·lapse
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a decline in one's condition of health after a temporary improvement or recovery from illness; the worsening or recurrence of an illness after a period of improvement;
e.g. He is doing better now, but it is still possible that he will suffer a relapse.
(verb)
to worsen or deteriorate after a period of improvement;
e.g. She was a patient in remission but she relapsed about 5 days later.
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out of the frying pan into the fire
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