subacute

subacute /sub·acute/ (-ah-kūt´) somewhat acute; between acute and chronic.

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sub·a·cute (sb-kyt)

adj.

Between acute and chronic.

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suba·cutely adv.

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Subacute

An abnormal condition present in a person who appears to be clinically well.

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subacute

[-əkyo̅o̅t′]

Etymology: L, sub + acutus, sharp

1 less than acute.

2 pertaining to a disease or other abnormal condition present in a person who appears to be clinically well. The condition may be identified or discovered by means of a laboratory test or radiologic examination.

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subacute,

adj less than acute.

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subacute

somewhat acute; between acute and chronic; of the order of a week's duration.

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subacute

adjective Relating to a disease process that develops more slowly than an acute process–often in 1 to 3 days, but more rapidly than a chronic process which, for some workers, is more than 2 wks