sub·a·cute (s b  -ky t )adj. 1. Somewhat or moderately acute: subacute petals and sepals. 2. Between acute and chronic: subacute fever symptoms; subacute endocarditis. sub a·cutely adv. |
subacute [ˌsʌbəˈkjuːt]
adj
intermediate between acute and chronic
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| Adj. | 1. | subacute - less than acute; relating to a disease present in a person with no symptoms of it acute - having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course; "acute appendicitis"; "the acute phase of the illness"; "acute patients" |
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