subclinical

American  

[suhb-klin-i-kuhl] / sʌbˈklɪn ɪ kəl /

adjective

Medicine/Medical.

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

---

subclinical British  

/ sʌbˈklɪnɪkəl /

adjective

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

---

Other Word Forms

• subclinically adverb

Etymology

Origin of subclinical

First recorded in 1930–35; sub- + clinical

Example Sentences

But it underscored “that humans ARE susceptible to subclinical infections and possible reassortment risks, which we already knew, I guess.”

From Los Angeles Times

Treatment benefits in the UF-led study were seen among participants with subclinical depression and anxiety, meaning their symptoms may not meet the criteria for diagnosis.

From Science Daily

"Therefore, clinicians need help to identify those who will go on to have psychotic symptoms using not only subclinical signs, such as changes in thinking, behavior and emotions, but also some biological markers."

From Science Daily

"For 10-year-olds, trying to find indicators of wear and tear in the body can be challenging because youth at this age generally are not manifesting any clinical or subclinical symptoms yet," he said.

From Science Daily

Elevated cholesterol and dyslipidaemia from childhood and adolescence have been associated with premature death in the mid-forties and heart problems such as subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiac damage in the mid-twenties.

From Science Daily