subacute
[ suhb-uh-kyoot ]
/ ˌsʌb əˈkyut /
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adjective
somewhat or moderately acute.
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British Dictionary definitions for subacute
subacute
/ (ˌsʌbəˈkjuːt) /
adjective
intermediate between acute and chronic
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Medical definitions for subacute
subacute
[ sŭb′ə-kyōōt′ ]
adj.
Between acute and chronic.
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