Severe

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Severe

Severe (pronunciation: /sɪˈvɪər/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition, symptom, or illness that is extremely intense or serious.

Etymology

The term "severe" originates from the Latin word "severus" meaning strict or serious.

Related Terms

  • Acute: A term used to describe a condition that is severe but lasts a short time.
  • Chronic: A term used to describe a condition that is long-lasting or recurrent.
  • Critical: A term used to describe a condition that is of utmost importance or seriousness.
  • Mild: A term used to describe a condition that is not severe or serious.
  • Moderate: A term used to describe a condition that is between mild and severe in intensity or seriousness.

Usage in Medical Context

In a medical context, "severe" is used to describe the intensity or seriousness of a patient's symptoms or condition. For example, a patient may be described as having severe pain, severe depression, or severe hypertension. The term can also be used to describe the progression of a disease, with a severe disease being one that progresses rapidly and has a significant impact on a patient's quality of life.

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