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Adjective
Acute
Having a short and relatively severe course. In opposition to chronic
or
Asymptomatic
Infection without symptoms. Someone who is asymptomatic has antibodies (for example, to HIV) but does not
have any visible signs or symptoms (example, of HIV infection).
Chronic
Long-lasting and severe, opposite of Acute. Examples include: ;
;
Chronic Cough; ;
Gastrointestinal ( )
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Systemic
Throughout the body. Sometimes applies to medications that are taken orally or parenterally that saturate
the entire body.
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