subtherapeutic

[suhb-ther-uh-pyoo-tik]

adjective

indicating a dosage, as of a drug or vitamin, less than the amount required for a therapeutic effect.

Origin of subtherapeutic

sub- + therapeutic

Related formssub·ther·a·peu·ti·cal·ly, adverb

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