再発(さいはつ)

さいはつ
noun
recurrence; relapse
health
1. recurrence; relapse (of disease)
The return or worsening of symptoms after a period of improvement or remission.
がんの再発(さいはつ)が見(み)つかった。
A recurrence of cancer was found.
I get regular checkups to prevent recurrence.
Please see a doctor immediately if symptoms recur.
2. recurrence; happening again
Something happening again, such as an incident or problem recurring.
Prevent similar accidents from recurring.
There are concerns about the problem recurring.
Implement measures to prevent recurrence.

Common collocations

  • 再発(さいはつ)する: to recur, to relapse
  • 再発(さいはつ)を防(ふせ)ぐ: to prevent a recurrence
  • 再発(さいはつ)防止(ぼうし): prevention of recurrence; a set phrase after accidents and scandals (再発(さいはつ)防止(ぼうし)策(さく), preventive measures)
  • 再発(さいはつ)率(りつ): recurrence rate

Similar words

再発(さいはつ) is for illnesses, accidents, and problems happening again.