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Definition of Exacerbation
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Exacerbation: A worsening. In medicine, exacerbation may refer to an increase in the severity of a disease or its signs and symptoms. For example, an exacerbation of asthma might occur as a serious effect of air pollution, leading to shortness of breath.