Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acute-onset
adjective
/əˈkjuːt ˈɒn.sɛt/
Definition
Referring to a condition or symptom that appears suddenly and intensively.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with acute-onset pneumonia, showing symptoms within a few hours.
- The acute-onset migraine forced him to seek medical help immediately.
Meaning
Acute-onset is used to describe medical conditions or symptoms that begin abruptly and often require immediate attention.
Synonyms
- sudden
- rapid
- immediate
