subacute

[ suhb-uh-kyoot ]

/ ˌsʌb əˈkyut /

adjective

somewhat or moderately acute.

Words nearby subacute

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

Origin of subacute

First recorded in 1745–55; sub- + acute

OTHER WORDS FROM subacute

sub·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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Medicine definitions for subacute

subacute

[ sŭb′ə-kyōōt′ ]

adj.

Between acute and chronic.

Other words from subacute

sub′a•cute′ly adv.