Peracute

Peracute
Peracute Per`a*cute", a. [L. peracutus. See {Per-}, and {Acute}.] Very sharp; very violent; as, a peracute fever. [R.] --Harvey. [1913 Webster]

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  • peracute — Very acute; said of a disease. [L. peracutus, very sharply] * * * per·acute .pər ə kyüt adj very acute and violent <anthrax occurs in four forms: peracute, acute, subacute and chronic (G. W. Stamm)> * * * per·acute (per″ə… …   Medical dictionary

  • peracute — |pər, |per+ adjective Etymology: Latin peracutus, from per + acutus acute more at acute of disease : very acute and violent anthrax occurs in four forms: peracute, acute, subacute and chronic G.W.Stamm …   Useful english dictionary

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