lasting a short period of time.
Referring to symptoms of abrupt onset, often of marked severity or intensity.
Happens for a limited period of time; abrupt onset; sharp, severe.
A short-term, intense health effect.
Sudden, short-term, sharp or severe. Cf. chronic.
used to describe a disorder or symptom that comes on suddenly and needs urgent treatment. It is not necessarily severe and is often of short duration. Acute is also used to describe hospitals where treatment for such conditions is available.
An acute exposure is one that took place over a short period of time - hours or days. Acute may also be used to refer to the short-term effects of exposure to radiation.
rapid onset with severe symptoms.
A term used to describe a condition that appears suddenly or one that has a short and relatively severe course.
Refers to intense, short-term symptoms. See terms in MSDS
In a disease, temporary severe symptoms. In dialysis treated with Heparin.
A disease or condition with a short course and serious symptoms.
rapidly developing, quick, sudden
having severe signs and a short course of 12 to 24 hours. Associated terms: peracutely.
Abrupt onset that is usually severe; happens for a limited period of time.
beginning quickly and sharp or severe
Symptoms or signs that begin and worsen quickly; not chronic.
Used to describe disease where symptoms are readily evident. Treatment is generally required.
When symptoms or a disease happens suddenly.
develops suddenly and rapidly worsens
Having a sharp point shorter than acuminate.
Happening suddenly, then subsiding after a short period of time. Brief and severe.
Short duration, rapidly changing conditions.
tapering off to a sharp point.
abrupt onset of a disorder or symptom; runs a short course.
Severe and short course - applied to a disease or a condition.
a. (L. acutus, sharpened) sharp at the end; ending in a sharp point.
A short and severe stage of an illness or condition.
Short, relatively severe. Usually used in connection with an illness. Opposite of "chronic".
occurring only once or more than once within a short period of time
Coming about suddenly and severely, but persisting briefly. See also: Chronic.
occurring over a short period of time; used to describe brief exposures and effects which appear promptly after exposure
having symptomatology for a relatively short length of time. A common definition is symptoms which are noticed for less than 6 weeks upon presentation.
Short term crisis phase of an illness.
Occurring over a short period of time. An acute exposure is one which lasts for less than 2 weeks.
means a short medical history or duration of a disease. It denotes fast progress and short action of a disease. Compare Chronic.
Short term, severe symptoms.
Short term. Refers to medical conditions that don't last very long, such as a cold.
Brief, not ongoing. Usually also implies relatively high intensity. For example, acute asthma symptoms may be ones that last a short time but are worse than a person's usual (see chronic) symptoms.
Terminating in a sharp point with more or less straight sides.
Short-term, in relation to exposure or effect. In experimental toxicology, "acute" refers to studies of two weeks or less in duration (often less than 24 h).
a sharp angle as in a point; a feeling that is painful but is short and sharp; something that is clever, sensitive and specific The acute angle was only a few degrees. She had an acute pain in her side from running so long. His understanding of the problem was acute and so his solution was completely practical. acutely (adv), acuteness (n)
A health effect that is the result of a short time exposure to a very high concentration of a toxic material. The effect is usually immediately seen, not more than several hours after the exposure.
Illness or physical reactions that occur immediately, usually within 24 hours of exposure to the IAQ contaminant. Acute effects are short-term.
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course; "acute appendicitis"; "the acute phase of the illness"; "acute patients"
extremely sharp or intense; "acute pain"; "felt acute annoyance"; "intense itching and burning"
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"
a condition of short and sharp course. Opposite of chronic.
Sharp, as in pain or having a short, aggressive cause: as in an illness. age-related deterioration in postural control and musculo-skeletal system: The ability to maintain balance in the upright standing posture of humans is reduced with aging. This reduction includes both an increase in unsteadiness while attempting to stand still, and a reduced control of balance during movements. Deficits in neural, muscular and skeletal systems all contribute.
Describing a disease of rapid onset, severe symptoms and brief duration.
Short tapered, sharp tip, but less tapering than acuminate.
Having rapid onset and of short duration.
sharp and severe. A condition of rapid onset and short duration, as in pain or illness.
A health situation such as an illness that is new in onset, often brief and with high intensity
Having a rapid onset; sharp, severe; opposite of chronic. Adaptation The ability of the body to adjust; Example, the body's ability to adjust to hot or cold climates.
Of short duration (not necessarily severe).
Sharp, severe, having rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a relatively short duration. Contrast with chronic.
describes something that happens suddenly and for a short time. Opposite of chronic.
The opposite of chronic. A disease or symptom that comes on suddenly and lasts a short period of time.
Short, severe, nonchronic; designates an illness or condition, typically lasting no more than a week or two.
(ah-CUTE) — Temporary or relatively brief; describes lower back pain with self-limited episodes lasting no more than 6 weeks without resolution. Opposite of chronic.
Abruptly terminating in a sharp point. Less tapering than acuminate, i.e. at a sharper angle. See leaf apex drawings.
disease that runs a rapid course over a short time.
happening suddenly over a short period of time
Sharp, with an angle less than 90°.
An acute illness is one that occurs quickly, is intense or severe and lasts a relatively short period of time.
Relatively severe and of short duration.
acute services are general hospital services which treat patients for a certain condition for a short time.
A medical condition that begins suddenly and does not last very long – the opposite of chronic. A broken hip is often considered an acute condition, whereas arthritis is a chronic condition.
One-time or short-term exposure; used to describe brief exposures and effects that appear promptly after exposure.
Acute often means urgent. An acute disease happens suddenly. It is present right now. Acute is the opposite of chronic, or long standing.
sharp, coming to a sharp point
Severe condition, beginning suddenly and developing rapidly.
A condition that is temporary, but may be severe.
short-term use of a device as for intraoperative studies under anesthesia, typically less than one day. (Also see chronic & sub-acute.)
Short exposures to high levels of pesticides. Effects on an organism produced by acute exposure may vary widely in severity and reaction time. See Chronic.
Short term, intense symptomatology or pathology, as distinct from chronic. Many diseases have an acute phase (like HIV seroconversion disease) and a chronic phase. This distinction is sometimes used in treatments, as in highdose ganciclovir for acute (or induction) treatment of CMV retinitis, followed by a lower dose for chronic (or maintenance) treatment
Single or short-term exposure; used to describe brief exposures and effects which appear promptly after exposure.
a disorder or symptom that comes on suddenly, may or may not be severe, and subsides after a short time
means sudden or severe. See also: Chronic
ending in a sharp point (apex of a leaf); with an angle less than 45 degrees to the midrib (leaf side veins)
A sudden onset of symptoms or disease.
having a sudden onset or sharp rise
A state or condition that comes on rapidly and disappears within a short amount of time.
A sudden onset of a disease; lasts a short duration of time.
A symptom which is characterized by a sudden or quick onset with an identifiable cause. e.g. a sharp pain.
having rapid onset, severe symptoms and a short course
a disease of short duration, but usually severe or of an intense degree
Occurring suddenly or over a short period of time.
sudden; occurs quickly and generally, without warning.
Any condition that is severe and sudden in onset.
Severe, for a short time.
A short and sharp course of diseases; not chronic.
Sudden onset of a condition or pain. This is opposite to ‘Chronic'
ending in a sharp or well-defined point or angle less than 90 degrees.
Rapidly developing; severe; short duration.
A Medical Condition which is brief, has a definite end point and which We, on Advice or General Advice determine can be cured by Treatment.
Occurring over a short time, usually a few minutes or hours
Urgent, as in a disease that happens suddenly.
Symptoms that are severe and/or brief in duration.
A short-acting health problem of sudden or rapid onset.
Severe; of short duration, as opposed to chronic.
Describing the sudden onset of disease or injury, or sudden change in the Member's previous condition that would require prompt medical attention.
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. See the entire definition of Acute
severe; sharp; beings sharply.
Disease characterized by abrupt or sudden onset, usually with severe symptoms. Acute disease, as a rule, lasts a comparatively short time-no more than a few weeks.
Short, sharp and severe with definite symptoms and of sudden onset.
A sudden onset of a disease that lasts for a short time.
Sudden; an acute infection is one that develops rapidly and is usually of short duration.
In medicine having rapid onset, severe symptoms and short duration. Opposite of chronic.
The negative health response of an individual from a short-term exposure to harmful infoor air quality.
Description for a condition that usually lasts for a short period of time, usually shorter than six months.
pointed, sharp-edged, less than a right angle.
to occur quickly for a short period of time
describes a condition or illness that begins suddenly and is usually short-lasting
An adjective that is generally used to refer to an event of sudden or severe onset and short duration.
A disease of short duration that is typically severe. Often contrasted with chronic.
Toxicity manifested within a relatively short time interval after toxicant exposure (i.e., as short as a few minutes to as long as several days). Such toxicity is usually caused by a single exposure to the toxicant.
exposure a single exposure that results in biological harm or death; usually characterized by a brief exposure lasting no more than 7 days, as compared to longer, continuing exposure over a period of time (See also chronic exposure) Radiation Health Effects[] [ Click "BackButton" for previous location
having a short and relatively severe course.
Having a rapid onset and following a short but severe course.
In medicine it means having a rapid onset and severe symptoms. Cancer is good example. This is cancer in an animal.
When used to describe an illness or other health condition, it means "having rapid onset, severe symptoms of a brief duration." Acute care is care for an acute condition. The opposite of chronic.
having a rapid onset, severs symptoms and a short course.
Severe or with sudden onset and short timespan.
Having the abrupt onset of symptoms and a short course - not chronic.
A disease/ or disease symptom (s), beginning abruptly with marked intensity, and then subsiding after a relatively short period.
a descriptive term used to describe an illness, infection or symptom which is usually short in duration.
(adj.) disease of sudden onset, severe, not chronic.
A toxic effect that results from a short term exposure to a very high concentration of a toxic substance. The effect is usually immediately noticeable.
Acute-diseases or responses with short and generally severe course (often due to high pollutant concentrations).
Sharp, brief or severe; the initial stage of an injury
Having rapid onset, usually with recovery, not chronic or long lasting
Acute inflammation of the pancreas. It can cause abdominal pain, nausea, Pancreatititis and vomiting. It can be quite severe in some patients.
1. Developing suddenly, severe (with reference to disease symptoms). 2. Less than 90 degrees (with reference to an angle). ()
Severe or with sudden onset and a short time-span.
Short duration; characterized by sharpness or severity.
severe, sharp, begins quickly.
Occurring immediately or in a short period of time (that is within hours or days); used to describe health effects that are experienced shortly after an exposure has occurred. Also see chronic.
A highly active stage with a short course; rapid metabolism with rapid use of nutrients and rapid production of waste material.
have a short and relatively severe course
Sudden, intense, and short-termed.
A condition involving relatively brief periods of time. For CO exposure, acute is defined as an exposure of up to 10-15 hrs or less, involving one major exposure.
An illness that is generally contagious. It often starts unexpectedly. The symptoms remain constant among different individuals.
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.
Having a sudden onset or lasting a short time. An acute stimulus is severe enough to induce a response rapidly. The word acute can be used to define either the exposure or the response to an exposure (effect). For example, the duration of an acute aquatic toxicity test is generally 4 days or less, and mortality is the response usually measured (EPA 1997).
Sudden or severe. Symptoms appear, change, or worsen rapidly. The opposite of chronic.
Signs and symptoms happen quickly, last a short amount of time and then disappear. Certain symptoms, like pain, can be severe.
Sudden onset of disease symptoms.
Of short duration and relatively severe.
Having severe symptoms and a short course (not chronic).
An adverse effect is acute if it arises shortly after the offending substance has been consumed. This might be a matter of minutes, hours or at the most a few days. Adverse effects which are provoked over the long term by persistent or cumulative consumption are termed `chronic'.
relatively brief in time. An acute illness.
Occurring over a short time (compare with chronic).
A temporary condition that may be severe.
Sharp, severe, having sudden onset, sharp rise and short course; lasting a short time; seriously demanding urgent attention. [Click Here to Return to List
Short duration of effect. It often refers to symptoms, which can appear or resolve suddenly.
Term applied to the condition of an infection or inflammation for the most part. It means a localized and temporary condition of usually short duration.
Refers to a disease or condition that has a relatively rapid onset, marked intensity and a short duration.
Sudden onset of symptoms (as in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) relapse).
Beginning abruptly with marked intensity or sharpness, then subsiding after a relatively short period of time; sharp or severe.
Of short and sharp course. Illnesses that are acute appear quickly and can be serious or life-threatening. The illness ends and the patient usually recovers fully.
Health effects which show up a short length of time after exposure. An acute exposure runs a comparatively short course.
Severe but of short duration, said of some disease; opposite of chronic.
Severe, usually critical, often dangerous conditions in which relatively rapid changes occur as a result of exposure to high concentrations of material over a short period of time.
Short and severe, but not chronic.
Sudden in onset, severe in intensity, and brief in duration.
sharp pointed but not long tapering
Short period of disease as opposed to chronic.
of rapid or sudden onset (opposite of “chronicâ€).
Symptoms, often severe, which have a sudden beginning and typically a short course
Symptoms that begin abruptly or over a short period of time. Acute bronchitis usually lasts a week or two.
Having a rapid onset and progression.
Acute often means urgent. An acute disease happens suddenly. It lasts a short time. Acute is the opposite of chronic, or long lasting.
refers to intense, short-term symptoms or illnesses that either resolve or evolve into long-lasting chronic disease manifestations.
Sudden, severe, and not long lasting.
Short-term exposure or response.
A condition that is sudden in onset and occurs for a short period of time; not chronic.
pertaining to a condition with a sudden, severe onset and a relatively short course.
Acute means occuring suddenly or over a short period of time.
a problem that has a sudden onset, or that may last only a short time.
Short term. Refers to medical conditions that do not last very long, such as a cold.
Characterized by sharpness or severity; having a sudden onset, sharp rise, and short duration; seriously demanding urgent attention
1. Of short course. 2. Severe, but of a short duration. Not chronic.
An illness or symptom of sudden onset, which generally has a short duration.
Intense and of short duration, usually said of a disease. Marked by sudden onset, sharp rise, and lasting a short time, demanding urgent attention.
Having a sudden onset, sharp rise, and short course.
