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acute 1. Maths a. (of an angle) less than 90° b. (of a triangle) having all its interior angles less than 90° 2. of a disease a. arising suddenly and manifesting intense severity b. of relatively short duration 3. (of a hospital, hospital bed, or ward) intended to accommodate short-term patients with acute illnesses acute [ə′kyüt] (biology) Ending in a sharp point. (medicine) Referring to a disease or disorder of rapid onset, short duration, and pronounced symptoms. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A clinician, educator and researcher who many say has "changed the face of intensive care," Zimmerman, together with Knaus and others, is credited with developing the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) scoring system--the most recognized and cited health outcomes research tool in the world. |
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