NIH MeSH · D000208Diseases
Acute Disease
Also known asAcute Diseases · Disease, Acute · Diseases, Acute
Definition
Disease having a short and relatively severe course.
MeSH classification
- C23.550.291.125
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Common questions about Acute Disease
What does Acute Disease mean in medicine?
Disease having a short and relatively severe course. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acute Disease known by any other names?
Yes. Acute Disease is also referred to as Acute Diseases, Disease, Acute, Diseases, Acute in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acute Disease sit in the medical classification?
Acute Disease falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C23.550.291.125). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000208) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗