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Recurrent vs. Intermittent

Recurrent and Intermittent Definitions

Recurrent

Occurring or appearing again or repeatedly.

Intermittent

Stopping and starting at intervals.

Recurrent

(Anatomy) Turning in a reverse direction. Used of blood vessels and nerves.

Intermittent

Alternately containing and empty of water
An intermittent lake.

Recurrent

Recurring; happening time after time.
The patient complained of recurrent chest pain.

Intermittent

Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
The day was cloudy with intermittent rain.
Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce.
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Recurrent

Non-transient.

Intermittent

Existing only for certain seasons; that is, being dry for part of the year.
The area has many intermittent lakes and streams.

Recurrent

(anatomy) Running back toward its origin.
A recurrent nerve or artery

Intermittent

An intermittent fever or disease.

Recurrent

(entomology) Turned back toward the base.

Intermittent

Coming and going at intervals; alternating; recurrent; periodic; as, an intermittent fever.
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Recurrent

Returning from time to time; recurring; as, recurrent pains.

Intermittent

An intermittent fever or disease.

Recurrent

Running back toward its origin; as, a recurrent nerve or artery.

Intermittent

Stopping and starting at irregular intervals;
Intermittent rain showers

Recurrent

Recurring again and again;
Perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements

Intermittent

Stopping and starting at regular intervals
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