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subacute

[ suhb-uh-kyoot ]
/ ˌsʌb əˈkyut /
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adjective

somewhat or moderately acute.

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Origin of subacute

First recorded in 1745–55; sub- + acute

OTHER WORDS FROM subacute

sub·a·cute·ly, adverb

Words nearby subacute

sub, subabdominal, subacetate, subacid, subacromial bursa, subacute, subacute bacterial endocarditis, subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord, subacute inflammation, subacute migratory panniculitis, subacute necrotizing myelitis
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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.

Other words from subacute

sub′a•cute′ly adv.
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