Recurrence
(noun)
The occurrence of an event, especially a disease or condition, after a previous episode.
Origin:
Late middle english: from latin recurrence, from recurrent- 'running back, returning', from the verb recurrere, from re- 'back' + currere 'to run'.
Examples:
- The patient was concerned about the possibility of recurrence of their cancer.
- The doctor advised the patient to monitor for any signs of recurrence.
- The study showed a high rate of recurrence in patients who did not receive proper treatment.
- The recurrence of the headache was a warning sign that something was wrong.
- The recurrence of the flood was a devastating blow to the community.