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Fulminant
Meaning: Describing a disease that develops suddenly and progresses rapidly with great severity.
In practice: Fulminant liver failure developed within days of the overdose, and she was transferred to a specialist transplant unit.
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Which word means: A rapid decrease in response to a drug after repeated doses over a short period.
Answer: Tachyphylaxis
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Answer: Appendicectomy
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