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| cri·sis [ krssiss ] (plural cri·ses [ kr sz ]) |
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1. dangerous or worrying time: a situation or period in which things are very uncertain, difficult, or painful, especially a time when action must be taken to avoid complete disaster or breakdown
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2. critical moment: a time when something very important for the future happens or is decided
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3. medicine turning point in disease: a point in the course of a disease when the patient suddenly begins to get worse or better
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| [15th century. Via Latin< Greek krisis "decisive moment" < krinein "decide"] |
