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acute 1. Of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset, in contrast to delayed onset; this sense does not imply severity (unlike the common usage) - e. g. acute angina. 2. Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity - e. g. acute symptoms. |