CRISIS


Meaning of CRISIS in English

■ noun ( plural crises )

1》 a time of intense difficulty or danger.

2》 the turning point of a disease when an important change takes place, indicating either recovery or death.

Origin

ME: medical L., from Gk krisis 'decision', from krinein 'decide'.

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