progressive

progressive definition - medical

pro·gres·sive (prə-grĕsˈĭv)

adjective
  1. Moving forward; advancing.
  2. Proceeding in steps; continuing steadily by increments, as of a course of treatment.
  3. Tending to become more severe or wider in scope, as of a disease or paralysis.

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