subacute

[ suhb-uh-kyoot ]

adjective

1. somewhat or moderately acute.

subacute

/ ˌsʌbəˈkjuːt /

adjective

1. intermediate between acute and chronic

Other Words From

• suba·cutely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of subacute¹

First recorded in 1745–55; sub- + acute

Example Sentences

An irritation, or subacute inflammation of the digestive apparatus, which is aggravated by animal food.

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Acacia, tragacanth, bassorin and plasment applications are used in cases of a subacute and chronic character.

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Name several external remedies and combinations useful in eczema of a subacute or mildly inflammatory type.

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Essentially chronic, the inflammatory action being of a subacute or sluggish character, with acute exacerbations.

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When following the subacute form of laminitis, the changes characterizing pumiced-foot are slow in making their appearance.

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