critical
[ krit-i-kuhl ]
/ ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl /
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adjective
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critical
/ (ˈkrɪtɪkəl) /
adjective
Derived forms of critical
critically, adverbcriticalness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for critical
critical
[ krĭt′ĭ-kəl ]
adj.
Of or relating to a medical crisis.
Being or relating to a grave physical condition especially of a patient.
Of or relating to the value of a measurement, such as temperature, at which an abrupt change in a chemical of physical quality, property, or state occurs.
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