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Definition of acute - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
intensityextremely sharp or severe
- He felt an acute pain in his back..
2.
mathematicsTECH. less than 90 degreesTECH.
- An acute angle is found in triangles.
3.
medicalTECH. of recent or sudden onsetTECH.
- He was diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
4.
urgentof critical importance or urgency
- The acute shortage of water is alarming.
5.
keen sensesRare sensitive and powerful in perceptionRare
- Dogs have an acute sense of smell.
Noun
1.
medicalTECH. person with sudden severe illnessTECH.
- The hospital admitted an acute for observation.
2.
accent markTECH. UK mark over vowel showing stressTECH. UK
- The word 'café' has an acute on the 'e'.
Expressions with acute
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very good ability to notice quiet or distant sounds
Her acute hearing let her notice the faintest whisper.
angle measuring less than ninety degrees
The triangle has one acute angle.
diacritical mark placed above a vowel to indicate stress or pitch
In Spanish, the word 'café' has an acute accent on the final 'e'..
disease that starts quickly and usually lasts for a short time
The doctor explained that it was an acute disease, not a long-term condition.
early short stage of a disease or condition with strongest signs
The patient is in the acute phase of the infection.
early short period of illness when signs and discomfort are strongest
The patient needed close monitoring during the acute stage of pneumonia.
triangle with all angles less than 90 degrees
In an acute triangle, each angle is less than 90 degrees.
short period of contact with a harmful chemical, radiation, or hazard
Workers suffered acute exposure to fumes after the tank leak.
sudden loss of kidney function due to trauma or infection
The patient was diagnosed with acute kidney failure after the accident.
fast-growing cancer of blood and bone marrow
The patient was diagnosed with acute leukemia.
cancer of immature lymphocyte cells, often fast and common in children
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is diagnosed in many young patients.
having all angles less than 90 degrees
An acute-angled triangle has three sharp corners.
coronavirus-induced pneumonia with severe symptoms
Doctors treated patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome.
sudden serious heart problem from blocked blood supply to heart muscle
The patient with acute coronary syndrome was rushed to the cardiac unit.
sudden severe abdominal pain needing urgent medical attention
The patient was diagnosed with an acute abdomen and rushed to surgery.
sudden painful swelling of the appendix often needing quick surgical treatment
The patient was rushed to surgery with suspected acute appendicitis.
rare inflammatory disease affecting brain and spinal cord
The patient was diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis after the infection.
single amount of medicine taken at once
The patient received an acute dose of the drug.
sudden illness causing muscle weakness and paralysis
Acute flaccid myelitis affected several children in the community.
sudden stomach lining inflammation from irritants or infections
She was diagnosed with acute gastritis after taking too much aspirin.
sudden short-term inflammation of the liver causing illness
The doctor diagnosed him with acute hepatitis after blood tests.
inflammation of the middle ear occurring suddenly and associated with pain
The child was diagnosed with acute otitis media after showing symptoms of ear pain..
sudden kidney failure due to trauma or infection
The patient was diagnosed with acute renal failure after the accident.
describing vertebrae with sudden severe injury
The patient suffered from acute traumatic vertebrae after the accident.
Origin of acute
Latin, acutus (sharp)
Terms with acute included in their meaning
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sensitivity
make something more acute or sensitive
physical
having a more acute edge or point
confuse
make less acute or perceptive
medical
acute bronchitis causing inflammation in the chest
embarrassment
causing feelings of acute embarrassment or distaste
sensitivity
made more acute or sensitive
diseases
acute contagious disease of the airways
acr: severe acute respiratory syndrome
serious disease affecting breathing
intelligence
make mental abilities sharper or more acute
infection risk
acute, life-threatening reaction to bacterial poisons, often after tampon use
acute
capable of making fine distinctions
swine disease
acute contagious respiratory disease in pigs
acute poisoning
acute alcohol poisoning from excessive drinking
medical
acute blood disorder with severe granulocyte reduction
healthcare
medical specialty dealing with acute illnesses or injuries requiring immediate attention
medical
acute liver infection from contaminated food or water
disease
acute leukemia with many lymphoblasts in blood
abr: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
virus causing a serious lung disease in humans
sharp
sharpened or made more acute
diseases
acute viral hepatitis from contaminated food or drink
bacterial infection
acute bacterial meningitis with high fever and rash
biology
bent back at an acute angle
acr: acute coronary syndrome
heart problem needing quick help
acr: acute flaccid myelitis
rare illness causing muscle weakness
Examples of acute in a sentence
Her acute sense of hearing made her an excellent musician. The triangle has an acute angle at its vertex. In geometry, an acute angle measures less than 90 degrees. The patient showed acute symptoms after the surgery. Acute bronchitis can develop rapidly in children. The acute need for medical supplies cannot be ignored.
Her acute awareness of the situation helped avert disaster. Her acute hearing allowed her to detect the faintest sounds. The detective's acute observation skills solved the mystery. The clinic specializes in treating acutes. An acute was rushed to the emergency room. In Spanish, the word 'sí' has an acute. The acute on 'é' changes the pronunciation.
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- French:aigu, cas aigu, ...
- German:heftig, akuter Patient, ...
- Italian:acuto, paziente acuto, ...
- Spanish:intenso, paciente agudo, ...
- Portuguese:intenso, doente agudo, ...
- Chinese:剧烈的, 急症患者, ...
- Japanese:鋭い, 急性患者, ...
- Arabic:حَادّ, مَرِيض حَاد, ...
- Hebrew:חָרִיף, חוֹלֶה אָקוּטִי, ...
- Russian:сильный, острый больной, ...
- Ukrainian:гострий, гострий пацієнт, ...
- Hindi:तीव्र, गंभीर रोगी, ...
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