subacute

sub·acute

adjective \-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

First Known Use of SUBACUTE

1822

Rhymes with SUBACUTE

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sub·acute

adjective \ˌsəb-ə-ˈkyüt\   (Medical Dictionary)

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