acute

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Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at two years old, Dylan spent much of his early childhood undergoing intensive chemotherapy.

From BBC

The increases have been acute for memory components that make iPhones faster and for storage where people keep their ever-expanding libraries of photos and video.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most people with acute pancreatitis start to feel better within about a week and have no further problems.

From BBC

Stocks were being reserved for those with acute conditions or with emergency prescriptions.

From BBC

Wilson noted that while current medications can control the fast-growing form of the parasite responsible for acute illness, they cannot eliminate cysts.

From Science Daily