Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acute-onset
Adjective
/əˈkjuːt ˈɒn sɛt/
Definition
An abrupt or rapid beginning of a condition or symptoms.
Examples
- The patient experienced acute-onset headache, which required immediate attention.
- Acute-onset anxiety can happen in response to a stressful event.
- After the acute-onset of symptoms, the doctor recommended a series of tests.
Meaning
Acute-onset refers to a situation where symptoms or a disease start suddenly and are often severe. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe illnesses that develop quickly.
Synonyms
- Sudden
- Rapid
- Instantaneous
