(さいはつ)

さいはつ
noun
recurrence; relapse
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)()つかった。
A recurrence of cancer was found.
再発(さいはつ)防止(ぼうし)のために定期(ていき)検診(けんしん)()ける。
I get regular checkups to prevent recurrence.
症状(しょうじょう)再発(さいはつ)した場合(ばあい)はすぐに受診(じゅしん)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(どうよう)事故(じこ)再発(さいはつ)(ふせ)ぐ。
Prevent similar accidents from recurring.
問題(もんだい)再発(さいはつ)懸念(けねん)される。
There are concerns about the problem recurring.
再発(さいはつ)防止(ぼうし)(さく)(こう)じる。
Implement measures to prevent recurrence.

再発(さいはつ) is used in both medical and general contexts.

MEDICAL USAGE:

  • がんの再発(さいはつ): cancer recurrence
  • 再発(さいはつ)(りつ): recurrence rate
  • 再発(さいはつ)リスク: risk of relapse

GENERAL USAGE:

  • 再発(さいはつ)防止(ぼうし): prevention of recurrence
  • 再発(さいはつ)防止(ぼうし)(さく): preventive measures
  • 事故(じこ)再発(さいはつ): recurrence of accidents

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 再発(さいはつ)する: to recur, to relapse
  • 再発(さいはつ)(ふせ)ぐ: to prevent recurrence