recidivism

recidivism definition - medical

re·cid·i·vism (rĭ-sĭdˈə-vĭzˌəm)

noun
  1. A tendency to lapse into a previous pattern of behavior, especially a pattern of criminal habits.
  2. The relapse of a disease or symptom. Also called recidivation.

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