a noticeable intensification of the disease symptoms previously observed Often associated with the action of the correct homeopathic remedy See aphorisms 157-161, 247-249, 280, 282 of the Organon
If your accepted condition worsens after your claim has been closed, you may be entitled to additional medical, lost wages or disability benefits The worsening has to be supported by medical evidence and objective findings
An aggravation is the clinical effect of a compensable accident on a pre-existing condition, resulting in temporary or permanent clinical impairment and/or loss of earning capacity (Source: Policy 03-02)
The act of aggravating, or making worse; used of evils, natural or moral; the act of increasing in severity or heinousness; something additional to a crime or wrong and enhancing its guilt or injurious consequences
action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care" unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment an exasperated feeling of annoyance