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acute disease
- A disease or disorder that lasts a short time, comes on rapidly, and is accompanied by distinct symptoms. ( Compare chronic disease .)
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But though his health declined for a few months, to be followed by a sudden and acute disease in May, the end came soon.
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He also recommends it when there are tumors, and even when the female is afflicted with any acute disease.
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During three and a half years there have been but two cases of acute disease of the chest within six miles of my office.
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It was not to the operation, but to the intensely acute disease that the calamity must be attributed.
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In fact, its enlargement in relapsing fever is greater than in any other acute disease.
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