Definition:
Acute in medical terms refers to an illness with a rapid or abrupt onset, generally with a short, severe course and requiring prompt treatment. The opposite of acute is chronic. You will find mania often described as acute and depression often described as chronic.
Acute in medical terms refers to an illness with a rapid or abrupt onset, generally with a short, severe course and requiring prompt treatment. The opposite of acute is chronic. You will find mania often described as acute and depression often described as chronic.
Pronunciation: uh-KYOOT
Examples:
Acute appendicitis is a condition that requires immediate treatment or it can prove fatal.
