subacute

adjective

sub·acute | \ˌsəb-ə-ˈkyüt

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Definition of subacute

1 : having a tapered but not sharply pointed form subacute leaves

2a : 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

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Mandelman also supports more psych beds and more subacute treatment facilities for people well enough to leave psychiatric wards but who need additional care. — Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, "Rafael Mandelman wants to take action on homeless problem," 9 June 2018 Her medical files are an encyclopedia of disorders and side effects: pancreatitis, acute and subacute necrosis of the liver, osteoporosis. — Elizabeth Koh And Carol Marbin Miller, miamiherald, "She's starving to death — and public health agencies can't or won't stop it | Miami Herald," 24 May 2018

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subacute sclerosing panencephalitis

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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

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