low-grade
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of low-grade
Example Sentences
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The combination may be particularly important later in life because aging itself is associated with inflammaging, a state of low-grade chronic inflammation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Bubic initially landed on the injured list in mid-May with a low-grade flexor strain in his left forearm, he specified.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Less common symptoms are vomiting, body aches and low-grade fever.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The area was previously used for low-grade grazing and, sitting between two rivers with limited agricultural value, was identified as an ideal spot for rainforest restoration.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
He is sick with the last of the season’s flu, running a low-grade fever, body aches.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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