“Stat!”

Answer:

NOW!

Hint:

This urgent command is often shouted in hospitals when immediate action is needed—think of a single word that means "immediately.

Explanation:

The clue “Stat!” is a medical term often shouted in emergencies to mean “immediately.” It’s short for the Latin phrase statim, which translates directly to “now.” The answer “NOW!” mirrors that urgency, making it a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay—just a direct call for speed.

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