VocabularyQuestion 60 of 120
What does 'acute' mean when describing an illness?
a.Long-term
b.Painless
c.Imaginary
d.Sudden and severe
Explanation
An acute illness comes on suddenly and is often severe but short in duration. This is the opposite of a chronic condition.
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