Intercurrent
Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈkɜːrənt/
Intercurrent (adjective)
- happening at the same time as another illness, making it worse or more complicated.
- 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