recurrence

ripetizione, ricorrenza

Il verificarsi di nuovo di un evento, soprattutto spiacevole.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: recurrence of something (We hope to prevent a recurrence of the problem.)

Sinonimi: repetition, return

Espressioni comuni: recurrence of something, prevent a recurrence, frequent recurrence

recidiva, ricaduta

Ritorno di una malattia o dei suoi sintomi dopo un periodo di miglioramento.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: recurrence of something (The scan showed a recurrence of the cancer.)

Sinonimi: relapse

Espressioni comuni: recurrence of cancer, risk of recurrence