peracute

adjective

per·​acute ˌpər-ə-ˈkyüt How to pronounce peracute (audio)
: very acute and violent
anthrax occurs in four forms: peracute, acute, subacute and chronicG. W. Stamm

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“Peracute.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/peracute. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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