Look up: acute


  1. Acute
    [phonetics] Though this image is subject to copyright, I feel its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because: ...
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  2. Acute
    HMS Acute was a British Algerine Class minesweeper of 950 tons displacement launched in 1942. HMS Acute was powered by two 3-drum type boilers providing a top speed of 16.5 knots. She carried a peacetime complement of 85 and between 104 and 138 in war. For defence she was armed with one 4-inch dual-...
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  3. Acute
    Used to describe disease where symptoms are readily evident. Treatment is generally required.
    Found op http://www.epa.gov/agriculture/ag101/dairyglossary.html

  4. Acute
    Pointed.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21699

  5. Acute
    sharp, pointed
    Found op http://australianmuseum.net.au/Glossary-of-fish-terms

  6. acute
    1. Developing suddenly, severe (with reference to disease symptoms). 2. Less than 90 degrees (with reference to an angle).
    Found op http://ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/glossary/Defs_A.htm

  7. Acute
    Of short duration, characterised by sharpness or severity; as opposed to chronic.
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  8. 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
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=acute

  9. Acute
    Short term, e.g., a medical problem that lasts for only a short period of time; or the immediate stages after an injury.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20560

  10. acute
    describes something that happens suddenly and for a short time. Opposite of chronic.
    Found op http://www.diabetes.co.uk/glossary/a.html

  11. Acute
    Lasting for a short time.
    Found op http://www.ibs-relief.co.uk/glossary.html

  12. Acute
    Bearing a sharp tip.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20637



  1. Acute
    Severe, often dangerous exposure conditions in which relatively rapid changes occur.
    Found op http://www.chemicalglossary.net/definition/168-Acute

  2. Acute
    describes a condition or illness that begins suddenly and is usually short-lasting
    Found op http://www.medichecks.com/glossary.cfm?ltr=A

  3. 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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  4. Acute
    Acute means occuring suddenly or over a short period of time.
    Found op http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pages/hub.xhtml

  5. Acute
    Having rapid onset
    Found op http://www.dwp.gov.uk/medical/med_conditions/glossary.html

  6. Acute
    means a condition of recent origin whereas chronic means of long standing
    Found op http://www.thornber.net/medicine/html/medgloss.html

  7. 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.
    Found op http://www.swsbm.com/ManualsMM/MedHerbGloss2.txt

  8. 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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  9. acute
    Of short duration (not necessarily severe).
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20896

  10. Acute
    Coming sharply to a point at the apex.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20901

  11. Acute
    Severe symptoms which are relatively brief in duration.
    Found op http://www.gadsbywicks.co.uk/uploaded/3822.pdf

  12. 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...
    Found op http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.html?articlekey=2133

  13. Acute
    Severe and short course - applied to a disease or a condition.
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