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| attack |
the onset of an illness or disease. [1/9 definitions] |
| cornerstone |
a foundation stone laid at the onset of construction, sometimes carved with the date or hollowed to contain items of historical interest. [1/3 definitions] |
| flaw2 |
a short storm with a sudden onset; squall. [1/2 definitions] |
| invasion |
the beginning or onset of a disease or illness. [1/4 definitions] |
| oncoming |
the approach or onset of something. [1/2 definitions] |
| premenstrual |
of, relating to, or occurring during the time immediately preceding the onset of menstruation. |
| premenstrual syndrome |
a complex of symptoms that may occur before the onset of menstrual flow, including depression, irritability, fluid retention, and breast soreness. |
| retrograde amnesia |
amnesia about events that occurred just before the onset of the amnesia. |
| traumatic |
(of an injury) of sudden onset and requiring urgent medical attention. [1/2 definitions] |
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