acute illness; overly hasty tendency
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
acute disease; illness with a rapid onset and severe course
neutralMedical term referring to diseases that develop quickly and require urgent treatment, such as acute pneumonia, appendicitis, or cholera.
The doctor diagnosed him with acute appendicitis, requiring immediate surgery.
This acute infectious disease must be treated in isolation.
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The symptoms of acute pancreatitis come on very suddenly.
noun
rash tendency; overly hasty mindset; impatience
neutralFigurative use, often criticizing a work style or personality trait characterized by impatience and a desire for quick results without proper consideration.
His overly hasty way of doing things will cause problems sooner or later.
We must avoid the tendency to be overly hasty during the reform process.
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You can't be impatient when educating children; you must guide them slowly.