Intercurrent

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈkɜːrənt/

Intercurrent (adjective)

  1. happening at the same time as another illness, making it worse or more complicated.
  2. occurring at the same time as another event, often causing interference.

Examples

  • The patient developed an intercurrent infection during recovery.
  • Intercurrent diseases can complicate the treatment process.

Common collocations: intercurrent infection, intercurrent disease, intercurrent meetings, intercurrent events

Synonyms of Intercurrent

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Intercurrent

  • when events occur one after another