Is Aggravation a Medical Term?

The definitions
Aggravation is a “factor(s) that adversely alters the course or progression of the medical impairment. Worsening of a preexisting medical condition or impairment” (AMA Guides 5th Edition, Glossary, page 599).

What does it mean by aggravation?

1 : an act or circumstance that intensifies something or makes something worse His interference was an aggravation of the situation. 2 : the act, action, or result of aggravating something or someone especially : an increasing in seriousness or severity aggravation of an injury.

What does aggravation behavior mean?

aggravation - unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment. provocation, irritation. aggro - (informal British usage) aggravation or aggression; "I skipped it because it was too much aggro" aggression - deliberately unfriendly behavior.

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