Test Your Medical Knowledge: A Vocabulary Challenge

Test Your Medical Knowledge: A Vocabulary Challenge

How is acute pain typically described?

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Correct Incorrect Acute pain comes on suddenly and sharply, often as a response to injury or illness. The word "acute" comes from Latin acūtus, meaning “sharp” or “pointed,” while chronic pain refers to discomfort lasting for extended periods.

How is acute pain typically described?

  • unexplained
  • sudden and sharp
  • prolonged
  • easily treatable
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