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Physio-Vocab Digest Issue #2

ACUTE

Our word for this month is ‘acute’. Some of the medical words you’ll encounter having this word are acute respiratory disorders, acute care.


Acute is a word used to describe something that is very severe or intense, often in a short period of time.


It’s like a ninja attack – it comes on suddenly, hits hard, and doesn’t stick around for too long. It’s quick, sharp, and leaves a lasting impression!


For example, an “acute illness” is a serious sickness that comes on suddenly and requires immediate attention. Another example is “acute pain,” which is a sharp and intense pain that is felt for a brief period of time.

Did you learn something new today? Make sure to keep an eye out for the next Physio-Vocab Digest issue!

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