adjective
- Extremely sharp, severe, or intense; more acute than acute.
- Occurring or developing very suddenly and with great severity, especially of a disease or condition.
Usage: Medical and technical contexts
Usage: Medical terminology
Examples
- The patient experienced hyperacute pain following the injury.
- Hyperacute rejection of the transplanted organ occurred within hours.
- The hyperacute phase of the infection required immediate intensive care.
- Doctors noted hyperacute inflammation in the affected tissue.
- The hyperacute onset of symptoms alarmed the medical team.
- Treatment must begin during the hyperacute stage for best outcomes.