Acme
Acme
Acme is a term used in medicine to describe the peak or zenith of a disease or condition. It is the point at which the symptoms of a disease are at their most severe or intense.
Definition
In medical terminology, acme refers to the period of a disease or condition when it is at its highest severity or intensity. This is typically the point at which the patient's symptoms are most severe and the disease is most difficult to manage.
Usage
The term acme is often used in the context of infectious diseases, where it can refer to the peak of a fever or the most severe stage of an infection. It can also be used in the context of chronic diseases, such as asthma or diabetes, to describe the point at which the disease is most severe and difficult to manage.
Related Terms
There are several related terms that are often used in conjunction with acme. These include:
- Prodrome: The period of time before the acme, when the first symptoms of a disease begin to appear.
- Decline: The period of time after the acme, when the symptoms of a disease begin to lessen.
- Convalescence: The period of time after the decline, when the patient is recovering from the disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acme
- Wikipedia's article - Acme
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