acute

acute definition - medical

a·cute (ə-kyo͞otˈ)

adjective
  1. Pointed at the end; sharp.
  2. Of or relating to a disease or a condition with a rapid onset and a short, severe course.
  3. Of or relating to a patient afflicted with such a disease.

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