v. i. [ See Recrudescent. ] To be in a state of recrudescence; esp., to come into renewed freshness, vigor, or activity; to revive.

The general influence . . . which is liable every now and then to recrudesce in his absence. Edmund Gurney. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

{ } n. [ Cf. F. recrudescence. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The state or condition of being recrudescent. [ 1913 Webster ]

A recrudescence of barbarism may condemn it [ land ] to chronic poverty and waste. Duke of Argyll. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med.) Increased severity of a disease after temporary remission. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. recrudescens, -entis, p. pr. of recrudescere to become raw again; pref. re- re- + crudescere to become hard or raw: cf. F. recrudescent. ] 1. Growing raw, sore, or painful again. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Breaking out again after temporary abatement or supression; as, a recrudescent epidemic. [ 1913 Webster ]