recidivous

comparative more recidivous · superlative most recidivous

1. Prone to relapse into immoral or antisocial behavior.

   Recidivous thieves, on the other hand, must expect corporal punishment, which is meted out in addition to fines in money or goods.

   1970, Hugo Adolf Bernatzik, Akha and Miao, page 336

   Synonyms: recidive, recidivist, recidivistic

2. Recurring (of a disease or another medical problem).

   In principle, resection of liver metastases is indicated when an extrahepatic recidivous occurrence or a second tumour is excluded.

   2002, F. Hagenmüller, M. P. Manns, H. G. Musmann, Medical Imaging in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, page 72

   Synonyms: recidive