Look up: Acute

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   Acute
   sharp, pointed
   Found on http://www.austmus.gov.au/fishes/fishfac
   
   
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   acute
   1. Developing suddenly, severe (with reference to disease symptoms). 2. Less than 90 degrees (with reference to an angle).
   Found on http://ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/glossary
   
   
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   Acute
   Of short duration, characterised by sharpness or severity; as opposed to chronic.
   Found on http://www.pestmanagement.co.uk/lib/glos
   
   
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   acute
   [adj] - of an angle 2. [adj] - having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 3. [adj] - extremely sharp or intense 4. [adj] - of critical importance and consequence 5. [adj] - (medicine) having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
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   Acute
   Short term, e.g., a medical problem that lasts for only a short period of time; or the immediate stages after an injury.
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   acute
   describes something that happens suddenly and for a short time. Opposite of chronic.
   Found on http://www.diabetes.co.uk/glossary/a.htm
   
   
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   Acute
   Lasting for a short time.
   Found on http://www.ibs-relief.co.uk/glossary.asp
   
   
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   Acute
   Bearing a sharp tip.
   Found on http://www.t-c-m-rd.co.uk/resources/glos
   
   
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   Acute
   Severe, often dangerous exposure conditions in which relatively rapid changes occur.
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    Acute
    describes a condition or illness that begins suddenly and is usually short-lasting
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    Acute
    Describes any illness of sudden or recent onset or one that has reached a crisis. It does not indicate severity
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    Acute
    Acute means occuring suddenly or over a short period of time.
    Found on http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/glossary/
    
    
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    Acute
    Having rapid onset
    Found on http://www.dwp.gov.uk/medical/med_condit
    
    
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    Acute
    means a condition of recent origin whereas chronic means of long standing
    Found on http://www.thornber.net/medicine/html/me
    
    
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    Acute
    A type of disease or disorder having a sudden onset with severe symptoms, and generally a short or self-limited duration (such as a head cold or sprain). The opposite of chronic.
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    Acute
    An acute disease is a disease with either or both of: 1. a rapid onset; 2. a short course The term acute is often confused by people to mean severe - this is a different characteristic.
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    acute
    Of short duration (not necessarily severe).
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    Acute
    Coming sharply to a point at the apex.
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    Acute
    Severe symptoms which are relatively brief in duration.
    Found on http://www.gadsbywicks.co.uk/docs/GLOSSA
    
    
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    Acute
    Acute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness that is of short duration, rapidly progressive, and in need of urgent care. 'Acute' is a measure of the time scale of a disease and is in contrast to 'subacute' and 'chronic.' 'Subacute' indicates longer duration or less rapid change. 'Chronic' indicates indefin ...
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    acute
    Toxicology: immediate exposure to hazardous chemicals, with rapid development of a harm in a short time and over short duration; 2)Medicine: sudden appearance of a disease condition without previous signs, and which may become chronic if not treated; 3)Construction: a sharp angle, less than 90° Category: Management in the public and private sector
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition
    
    
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    Acute
    Severe and short course - applied to a disease or a condition.
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    Acute
    Used to describe a disorder or symptom that comes on suddenly and needs urgent treatment. It is not necessarily severe and often lasts only a short time.
    Found on http://www.bestforhealth.nhs.uk/page.asp
    
    
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    Acute
    Definition (keystage 2) Sharply pointed. <br /> An acute angle is one that measures less than a right angle (90 ∘ ). <br /> An acute angled triangle has all three angles acute.
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    acute
    (1) Sharp or pointed. (2) Of diseases; coming rapidly to a crisis - not persistent (chronic).
    Found on http://www.mblab.gla.ac.uk/dictionary/