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Acute

Definition

Acute means sudden or severe. Symptoms appear, change, or worsen rapidly. The opposite of chronic.

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Acute vs. Chronic Conditions

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Review Date : 4/26/2003
Reviewed By : David Webner, M.D., Department of Family Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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