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ful·mi·nant (f

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adj.

Occurring suddenly, rapidly, and with great severity or intensity, usually of pain.

fulmi·nating (-n

t

ng) adj.

Fulminant

Occurring or flaring up suddenly and with great severity. A potentially fatal complication of amebic dysentery is an inflammation of the colon known as fulminant colitis.

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