recurrent
Pronunciation
/ɹiˈkɝənt/, /ɹɪˈkɝənt/
/ɹɪkˈʌɹənt/

Definition & Meaning of "recurrent"in English

recurrent
01

repeatedly happening or reappearing, often at regular intervals

Examples
Patients suffering from recurrent bouts of depression often need long-term medication and therapy.
02

(of a nerve or vein) bent in such a way that it reverses the direction

Examples
The recurrent laryngeal nerve loops around the aorta before traveling back up to the larynx.
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