Definitions

1. noun

A return or increase in the severity of a disease, especially a disease that had seemed to be in remission.

“The doctor warned of a recrudency of the patient’s symptoms, which had initially seemed to be under control.”

2. noun

A return to a former state or condition, especially a state of social unrest or violence.

“The city experienced a recrudency of gang violence in the months following the peace treaty.”