subacute

[ suhb-uh-kyoot ]

/ ˌsʌb əˈkyut /

adjective

somewhat or moderately acute.

Nearby words

Origin of subacute

First recorded in 1745–55; sub- + acute

Related formssub·a·cute·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for subacute

When following the subacute form of laminitis, the changes characterizing pumiced-foot are slow in making their appearance.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
Our figures, the result of a study of subacute and mildly acute cases, correspond more nearly with those of Finkelstein.
Scurvy Past and Present|Alfred Fabian Hess
Indeed, in my opinion it is not wise to delay these movements long even in subacute cases.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
In subacute attacks the symptoms are better defined, and the animal seldom dies before the third day.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture

Also in the cases of coma with anasarca, either the acute, subacute or chronic form the blood pressure is not raised as a rule.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:|Louis Marshall Warfield

British Dictionary definitions for subacute

subacute

/ (ˌsʌbəˈkjuːt) /

adjective

intermediate between acute and chronic

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Word Origin and History for subacute

subacute

adj.

1752, from sub- + acute.

Medicine definitions for subacute

subacute

[ sŭb′ə-kyōōt′ ]

adj.

Between acute and chronic.

Related formssub′a•cute′ly adv.