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Japanese word
急性
Pronunciation
Romajikyūsei
Meaning
- nounacute
Example
医師は急性の病気を治療します。i shi wa kyū sei no byō ki o chi ryō shi ma su
The doctor treats acute illnesses.
More examples
患者は急性の痛みを訴えています。kan ja wa kyū sei no ita mi o utta e te i ma su
The patient is complaining of acute pain.
Core concept
Presents an illness as sudden in onset and limited in duration, in contrast to one that persists over time.
Common phrases
急性の痛みkyū sei no ita mi
acute pain
Similar words
慢性mansei: A condition that persists over time rather than ending after a short period.
Definition in Japanese
病気などの症状が急に現れ、長く続かない性質。byō ki na do no shō jō ga kyū ni arawa re naga ku tsuzu ka na i sei shitsu
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 急性 (kyūsei, "acute nature") is made from 急 (kyū, "urgent") and 性 (sei, "nature").
Usage tips
- In medical English, acute and chronic form a common contrast, while acute does not necessarily mean that a condition is more severe.
Opposites
- 慢性manseichronicnoun