acute
Pronunciation: [əˈkjuːt]
Word
Context: “health”
(adjective) when a health problem starts suddenly and is often severe. It refers to something that happens fast and is intense. Like a really bad headache that comes on quickly.
Example
She experienced acute pain in her stomach and needed to see a doctor quickly.
Example
His condition was not acute; it was a mild headache that went away in a few hours.
Example
Is your pain acute, or is it a dull ache that has been bothering you for days?
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