nonacute
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnəˈkjuːt/
- Specialized
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- The doctor advised that the symptoms were nonacute and could be managed with over-the-counter medication.
Examples
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Emergency physicians treat large numbers of nonacute patients who cannot afford a private physician.
Academic text (2002) -
Some research suggests that most victims of IPV seek ED treatment for these nonacute reasons (Muelleman & Liewer, 1998).
Academic text (2008) -
Uninterrupted patient-sharing (UPS) network: This network counted patients transferred directly from one hospital to another in the same calendar day without an intervening stay in a nonacute care setting or the community at large.
Academic text (2011) -
Many patients with nonacute conditions prefer to schedule their appointments for a later date.
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During the meeting, we discussed strategies for handling nonacute cases effectively.
Synonyms
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1.0
Something like pain and criticism that is not very strong or serious
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1.6
A pain that is not sharp and not strong
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4.1
Not serious or urgent and not part of a dangerous situation
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6.6
Not needing attention right away
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3.9
Not important or dangerous to worry about
Antonyms
How Severe
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nonacute comes from non- 'not' plus acute 'severe' or 'sharp', the same acute you see in 'acute pain'. So a nonacute medical condition is not severe and often does not need immediate treatment.