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subclinical

[ suhb-klin-i-kuhl ]
/ sʌbˈklɪn ɪ kəl /
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adjective Medicine/Medical.

pertaining to an early stage of a disease; having no noticeable clinical symptoms.

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Origin of subclinical

First recorded in 1930–35; sub- + clinical

Words nearby subclinical

subclavian steal syndrome, subclavian triangle, subclavian vein, subclavius, subclimax, subclinical, subclinical absence, subclinical diabetes, subcolumnar, subcommission, subcommittee
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British Dictionary definitions for subclinical

subclinical
/ (sʌbˈklɪnɪkəl) /

adjective

med of or relating to the stage in the course of a disease before the symptoms are first noted

Derived forms of subclinical

subclinically, adverb
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Medical definitions for subclinical

subclinical
[ sŭb-klĭn′ĭ-kəl ]

adj.

Not manifesting characteristic clinical symptoms. Used of a disease or condition.
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