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intercurrent Definition

inter·current (-kʉr′ənt)

adjective

  1. running between; intervening
  2. occurring during another disease and modifying it

Etymology: L intercurrens, prp. of intercurrere: see inter- & current

intercurrent Related Forms
in′ter·cur′·rently adverb
intercurrent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • illness: Diaper rash may also be a symptom intercurrent illness or a reaction to the early introduction of cereals.
  • infection: Contra-indications, warnings, etc. Do not use in animals which have intercurrent infection or are in poor nutritional status.
  • disease: The authors concluded that the risk of dying from intercurrent disease was higher than the risk of dying from prostate cancer.
  • condition: Insulin requirements may be altered during intercurrent conditions such as illness, emotional disturbances, or stress.