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Definition of subinhibitory
: not producing inhibition (as of bacterial growth) : not completely inhibitory
nonlethal, subinhibitory concentrations of antibiotics
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subinhibitory
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sub·in·hib·i·to·ry
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Medical Definition of subinhibitory
: being or containing a concentration that is below one capable of inhibiting the detectable growth and replication of a microorganism
subinhibitory concentrations of antimicrobial agents subinhibitory antibiotics subinhibitory doses
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