recurrence

repetición, recurrencia

Hecho de que algo vuelva a ocurrir, especialmente algo desagradable.

En inglés sencillo: An event happening again, especially something unpleasant.

• We must prevent a recurrence.
• The recurrence of these faults suggests a wider problem.
• New rules should reduce the recurrence of violent incidents.

Cómo se usa: recurrence of something (We hope to prevent a recurrence of the problem.)

Sinónimos: repetition, return

Expresiones frecuentes: recurrence of something, prevent a recurrence, frequent recurrence

recidiva, recaída

Regreso de una enfermedad o de sus síntomas tras un periodo de mejoría.

En inglés sencillo: The return of an illness or its signs after a period of improvement.

• The doctor found no recurrence.
• Regular checks can detect a recurrence of the disease.
• Her symptoms suggested another recurrence after years of good health.

Cómo se usa: recurrence of something (The scan showed a recurrence of the cancer.)

Sinónimos: relapse

Expresiones frecuentes: recurrence of cancer, risk of recurrence