relapse

UK
/rɪˈlæps/
US
/rɪˈlæps/

Translations

relapsenoun
relapses
pl
UK
/rɪˈlæps/
US
/rɪˈlæps/
After months of treatment, the patient experienced a relapse.
После месяцев лечения у пациента произошел рецидив.
The relapse of the disease was unexpected.
Возврат болезни был неожиданным.
Additional translations
relapseverb
relapsed
Past Simple
relapsed
Past Participle
relapsing
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈlæps/
US
/rɪˈlæps/
After months of sobriety, he began to relapse.
После месяцев трезвости он начал рецидивировать.
relapseadjective
UK
/rɪˈlæps/
US
/rɪˈlæps/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., relapse prevention, relapse rate).

Definitions

relapsenoun
A return to a previous state, condition, or behavior, especially after a period of improvement or recovery.
After months of sobriety, he experienced a relapse and began drinking again.
The recurrence of a disease or symptoms after a period of improvement.
The patient was doing well, but unfortunately, there was a relapse of the infection.
relapseverb
To fall back into a previous state or condition, especially after a period of improvement.
After months of sobriety, he relapsed into his old drinking habits.
To return to a less active or less healthy state.
The patient relapsed after stopping the medication too soon.
relapseadjective
Relating to, caused by, or intended to prevent a relapse.
The hospital offers a relapse prevention course.