This is the 17917th most frequent Russian word.
ухудшается
"Getting worse" or "deteriorates."
This sentence uses 'ухудшается' to describe the deterioration of the condition of roads as affected by external circumstances (snowfall).
Ситуация на дорогах ухудшается из-за сильного снегопада.
The situation on the roads is worsening due to heavy snowfall.
In this example, 'ухудшается' refers to the worsening health of the patient, indicating a decline in their medical state.
Здоровье пациента резко ухудшается, необходимо срочно действовать.
The patient's health is rapidly deteriorating; urgent action is required.
Here, 'ухудшается' is used to signify a gradual decrease in air quality over time caused by specific factors (industrial emissions).