acute phase

Frequency: 5.24.1 per million words

The initial, severe stage of an illness.

phaseADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

acute

Examples (10)

  • The patient is currently in the acute phase of the disease.
  • During the acute phase, symptoms can be very severe.
  • Managing pain is crucial in the acute phase of injury recovery.
  • The doctor warned that the acute phase would be the most challenging.
  • Intensive care is often required during the acute phase of a serious illness.
  • Researchers are studying how to shorten the acute phase of viral infections.
  • He suffered through the acute phase of his condition with great courage.
  • The medication aims to alleviate symptoms during the acute phase.
  • Identifying the acute phase early can improve treatment outcomes.
  • The hospital specializes in treating patients in the acute phase of critical conditions.