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subacute
adjective sub·acute \-ə-ˈkyüt\
Definition of SUBACUTE
1
: having a tapered but not sharply pointed form <subacute leaves>
2
a : falling between acute and chronic in character especially when closer to acute <subacute endocarditis> b : less marked in severity or duration than a corresponding acute state <subacute pain>
— sub·acute·ly adverb
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First Known Use of SUBACUTE
1822
Rhymes with SUBACUTE
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subacute
adjective sub·acute \ˌsəb-ə-ˈkyüt\
Medical Definition of SUBACUTE
1
: falling between acute and chronic in character especially when closer to acute <subacute endocarditis>
2
: less marked in severity or duration than a corresponding acute state <subacute pain>
—sub·acute·ly adverb
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