fast 1

fast 1 definition - medical

fast 1 (făst)

adjective
  1. Acting, moving, or being capable of acting or moving quickly.
  2. Accomplished in relatively little time.
  3. Exhibiting resistance to change. Used especially of stained microorganisms that cannot be decolorized.
  4. Firmly fixed or fastened.

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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