1.
recurrence; relapse (of disease)
The return or worsening of symptoms after a period of improvement or remission.
がんの再発が見つかった。
A recurrence of cancer was found.
再発防止のために定期検診を受ける。
I get regular checkups to prevent recurrence.
症状が再発した場合はすぐに受診してください。
Please see a doctor immediately if symptoms recur.
2.
recurrence; happening again
Something happening again, such as an incident or problem recurring.
同様の事故の再発を防ぐ。
Prevent similar accidents from recurring.
問題の再発が懸念される。
There are concerns about the problem recurring.
再発防止策を講じる。
Implement measures to prevent recurrence.
再発 is used in both medical and general contexts.
MEDICAL USAGE:
- がんの再発: cancer recurrence
- 再発率: recurrence rate
- 再発リスク: risk of relapse
GENERAL USAGE:
- 再発防止: prevention of recurrence
- 再発防止策: preventive measures
- 事故の再発: recurrence of accidents
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 再発する: to recur, to relapse
- 再発を防ぐ: to prevent recurrence