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is a term used to describe the time scale and/or severity of a disease or disorder, which indicates a rapid onset, usually fast course (short duration), and often intense severity.

A is an observable effect of disease that medical professionals can visualize or detect, such as swelling or color changes.

is a term used to describe the time scale and/or severity of a disease or disorder, which indicates a slow onset, usually slow course (long duration), and low severity.

A is an effect of disease or disorder as experienced by the patient (e.g., aches and pains, weakness, etc.).

is the blood pressure measured during systole, which is that phase of heart activity when it is contracting and actively pumping blood out.

is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the blood vessels as it circulates throughout the body.

Systolic pressure is measured at what point?

is the number of breaths taken per minute.

is the blood pressure measured during diastole, which is that phase of heart activity when it is resting and filling with blood for the next systole.

is the rhythmic expansion of an artery that occurs as the heart beats.