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flareup


Meanings
  • Noun

    A sudden increase or outbreak of a disease or medical condition.

    - "The patient experienced a flareup of her rheumatoid arthritis."
    - "His psoriasis flared up after being exposed to the sun."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with flareup
flare , square , rare , dare , heir , repair , glare , lair , share , bear , snare , repair
Variants
List of all variants of flareup that leads to same result
flare-up , flare-ups
Etymology
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From the verb 'flare' meaning to burn brightly or intensely.


Trivia
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  1. Flareups can occur suddenly and without warning, making it important for individuals with chronic conditions to be prepared.

  2. Flareups can be triggered by various factors, including stress, infection, or environmental factors.

  3. Effective management of chronic conditions can help reduce the frequency and severity of flareups.


Related Concepts
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  1. Exacerbation: Similar term used to describe a worsening of symptoms or condition.

  2. Relapse: A return of symptoms after a period of improvement.


How to Memorize "flareup"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a flame that suddenly grows larger and brighter, representing the sudden increase in symptoms or condition.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a fire that has flared up, making it easier to remember.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Flames Are Red, Hot, and Elevate Up' to remember the definition of flareup as a sudden increase or outbreak of a disease or medical condition.


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