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subpotent

adjective sub·po·tent \ ˌsəb-ˈpō-tᵊnt \

Definition of subpotent

: less potent than normal
  • subpotent drugs
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subpotency

play \ˌsəb-ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē\ noun

First Known Use of subpotent

circa 1909

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subpotent

adjective sub·po·tent \ ˌsəb-ˈpōt-ᵊnt-, ˈsəb- \

medical Definition of subpotent

: less potent than normal
  • subpotent drugs
—

subpotency

play \-ˈpōt-ᵊn-sē\ noun, plural -cies

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