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Stage 1 of 3
krisis
Greek · ancient
"a decisive turning point"
literally "a decision" or "turning point", especially in illness
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Stage 2 of 3
crisis
Latin · ancient
"a critical turning point in a disease"
adopted through Greek medical writing
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Stage 3 of 3
crisis
English · medieval
"a time of intense difficulty or danger"
broadened to mean any critical turning point
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