Medical Dictionary

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vi \ˈfla(ə)r, ˈfle(ə)r\
flaredflar·ing

Medical Definition of FLARE

:  to break out or intensify rapidly :  become suddenly worse or more painful—often used with up <your gallstones flare up—W. A. Nolen>
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