SINCE 1828
subacute
adjective
sub·acute
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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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subacute
adjective
sub·acute
| \ ˌsəb-ə-ˈkyüt
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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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