subacute

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ acute

Adjective

subacute (comparative more subacute, superlative most subacute)

  1. (pathology) Less than acute
  2. (biology) Having a pointed tip, but with a broad or slightly rounded angle

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

subacute (plural subacutes)

  1. (medicine) A patient whose condition is less than acute.

Italian

Adjective

subacute

  1. feminine plural of subacuto
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