recurrence

//rɪˈkʌrəns//
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Noun

recurrenceSingular
recurrencesPlural
1

The act or instance of occurring again; a repeated occurrence or return of something.

The doctor warned about the possible recurrence of the illness.

2

The return of symptoms or a disease after a period of improvement or remission.

The doctor warned that there is a risk of recurrence after cancer treatment.